FRENCH GULCH
Open year-round on a first-come, first-served basis. No fee required. Road access may be limited during winter due to snow conditions.
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
French Gulch Campground serves as a convenient base camp for exploring the Red River Ranger District in the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests. This small, free campground features just two campsites at 4,210 feet elevation along the Highway 14 Corridor. French Gulch Creek flows through the campground, and the Red River is nearby for fishing opportunities. The site offers ample parking space despite its small footprint. However, facilities are primitive: only a vault toilet is available. Campers must bring their own drinking water and pack out all trash. The campground is located approximately 11 miles south of State Highway 14 on Red River-Dixie Road #222. While officially open year-round, winter snow may make access difficult or impossible during certain months.
Directions
From State Highway 14, turn south on Red River-Dixie Road #222. Follow Road #222 approximately 11 miles to French Gulch Campground on the left (east).
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | — |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $0 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (208) 935-2513 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| USFS French Gulch Campground Page |
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