Iron Phone Junction Campground
Open year-round, first-come first-served, no fee. Road access may be blocked by snow during winter months. No potable water or trash service; campers must pack out all garbage.
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
Iron Phone Junction Campground is a rustic, no-fee horse camping destination located in the remote backcountry of the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests in Idaho County. The campground offers four primitive campsites, each equipped with a fire ring and hitching rails for horses and pack stock. A vault toilet is on site, but campers must bring their own drinking water and pack out all trash. This is true backcountry territory with no cell phone service and rugged conditions. The campground serves as a staging area for horseback riding and exploring the surrounding wilderness. While officially open year-round, winter snow often makes the access road impassable. The 11-mile drive on Forest Road 241 from Riggins requires a vehicle suited for unpaved mountain roads.
Directions
North of Riggins, Idaho, turn west on Forest Road 241. Follow Road 241 approximately 11 miles to Iron Phone Junction.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| 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 |
Useful Links
| USFS Iron Phone Junction Campground |
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