Granite Springs Campground
Open year-round but access via Magruder Road (FR 468) is restricted by snow through winter and early spring. Road typically opens in late spring depending on snowmelt. No reservations required.
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
Granite Springs Campground offers a rugged backcountry camping experience along the historic Magruder Corridor, a 101-mile primitive route built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s. The campground provides four basic campsites with metal fire rings, a vault toilet, and an information board. There are no picnic tables, and campers must pack in all drinking water. The Magruder Road (Forest Road 468) is a rough, steep, winding single-lane road with limited turnouts. It is not recommended for motor homes, trailers, or low-clearance vehicles. High-clearance trucks, motorcycles, and mountain bikes are best suited for this terrain. Travel time from Red River to the campground is slow, averaging 12-15 mph. OHV riding is popular along the Magruder Corridor and connecting Forest Service roads. The remote location provides solitude and access to wilderness areas, making it an excellent stopover for travelers exploring the backcountry between Idaho and Montana.
Directions
From State Highway 14, turn south onto Red River-Dixie Road #222. Follow Road #222 past Red River Ranger Station to its junction with Nezperce Trail Road #468. Turn east onto Road #468 and follow approximately 18 miles to the campground.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| 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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