Flint Creek Campground
Open with no current alerts. First-come, first-served with no fees. Access may be limited seasonally by snow on American River Road.
Northern Region Camping & Target Restrictions, Pallet Prohibition
This order defines the maximum length of occupation at a single location or cumulatively at any number of locations within a calendar year, within the states of Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Idaho
Weed Free Forage & Mulch Products Order for the Northern Region
It is illegal to possess, store or transport straw, hay, grain, seed or other forage or mulch products on Forest Service lands without documentation that the product is certified as “weed free” by a state certification process that meets or exceeds the North American Weed Free Forage standards.
Northern and Intermountain Regions Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness
This order implements visitor use requirements for activities within the Restricted Area and on the Restricted Trails, as required by the Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness Area Management Plan (November 2003).
About
Flint Creek Trailhead (designated as "American River" campground on the Forest Map) is a primitive backcountry camping area in Idaho's Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests. Situated at 4,240 feet elevation along Flint Creek, the site is primarily designed for equestrian users accessing Flint Creek Trail #510 and the surrounding backcountry. The trailhead offers basic amenities including camp pads, fire rings, a vault toilet, hitching rails, a stock loading ramp, and a meat pole for hunters. Flint Creek runs adjacent to the campsite, providing water that must be filtered or treated before drinking. There is no potable water on site. This trail sees most of its use from horseback riders during big game hunting season. Trout fishing opportunities exist in the narrow meadows 1-2 miles upstream from the campsite. The site operates first-come, first-served with no fees or reservations required.
Directions
From Highway 14 in Elk City, turn north on American River Road in the center of town. Go past the school and the Elk City Ranger Station on the right. Continue on American River Road 6.6 miles to the campground.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $0 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (208) 935-2513 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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