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.
Air Quality Alert issued August 7 at 11:56AM MDT by NWS Missoula MT
AQAMSO WHAT: Air Quality Advisory because of degraded air quality due to wildfire smoke. Air Quality Index is forecast to be Unhealthy. WHERE... Clearwater and Idaho Counties outside of reservation boundaries. WHEN: Extended until 3:00PM 8/10/2026 IMPACTS: Members of sensitive groups may experience health effects. The general public is less likely to be affected. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS: Air pollutants can cause breathing difficult for children, the elderly, as well as persons with respiratory problems. Those individuals who are sensitive to increased particulate matter or smoke are encouraged to avoid prolonged or strenuous outdoor activity during this advisory. Open burning is prohibited by air quality rule. It is also recommended that all other individuals limit prolonged or strenuous activity outdoors. ISSUED BY THE IDAHO DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, AIR QUALITY GROUP. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT DEQ's Lewiston Regional Office at (208) 799- 4370
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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