Fourth Of July Camp
Open when FS Road 250 is accessible. Road access is typically limited by snow from late fall through late spring. No current closures or alerts affect this area.
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
Fourth of July Camp sits at the junction of FS Road 250 and a historic wooden suspension pack bridge in a remote corner of the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests. This dispersed camping area offers a handful of primitive sites for visitors seeking solitude and backcountry access in northern Idaho's rugged terrain. The trailhead serves as a launching point for the 23.9-mile Windy Ridge Trail and connects to the Idaho Centennial Trail. Hikers and pack stock users will experience sweeping views into the 1910 Great Burn areas and the historic Lolo Motorway. The wooden suspension pack bridge adds character and utility for those traveling with horses or mules. Facilities are minimal: a vault toilet is available, but there is no potable water and no fee is required. Campers should come prepared for a self-sufficient backcountry experience on rough forest roads.
Directions
From Pierce, ID: One mile south of Pierce, turn onto Forest Service Road 250 (French Mountain Road). Continue on FSR 250 for approximately 30 miles to the intersection with FSR 247 near Bungalow. Turn right and stay on FSR 250 for about 8 miles. The camping area is on the right across from the pack bridge.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| 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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