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.
Air Quality Alert issued July 18 at 4:20PM MDT by NWS Missoula MT
* WHAT...Air Quality Advisory because of degraded air quality due to wildfire smoke. Air Quality Index is forecast to be Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups. * WHERE...Clearwater and Idaho Counties. * WHEN...Until noon 7/20/2026. * IMPACTS...Members of sensitive groups may experience health effects. The general public is less likely to be affected.
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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