Magruder Crossing Campground
Currently closed due to snow on the Magruder Corridor. The road typically opens mid to late summer depending on weather and snowmelt. Contact West Fork Ranger District at 406-821-3269 for current conditions.
Air Quality Alert issued August 10 at 4:38PM 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 for Sensitive Groups. WHERE... Clearwater and Idaho Counties outside of reservation boundar WHEN: Extended until 3:00PM 8/12/2026 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
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.
About
Magruder Crossing Campground sits at a historic river crossing on the Selway River, along a route once used for commerce between Lewiston, Idaho and Virginia City, Montana during the gold rush era. The Southern Nez Perce Trail crosses the road just north of the campground. This remote 4-site primitive campground is part of the West Fork Ranger District and provides a true backcountry camping experience with no fees, no reservations, and no modern amenities beyond vault toilets. The campground accommodates stock animals with two hitch rails and allows campfires (subject to seasonal restrictions). There is no potable water, garbage service, or cell phone coverage. Campers must bring their own water and pack out all trash. Due to the narrow loop at the back of the campground, trailers longer than 16 feet are not advised. Access is via the Magruder Corridor (Nez Perce Road/FS 468), a narrow, winding, high-elevation primitive road requiring high-clearance vehicles. The corridor is closed by snow most of the year and typically does not open until mid to late summer, depending on weather and snowmelt conditions. Early winter storms can close the route with little notice.
Directions
From Darby, MT travel 4.3 miles south on Highway 93. Turn southwest (right) onto West Fork Rd/County Road 473. Go approximately 14 miles and turn west (right) onto Nez Perce Rd FS 468. Follow for 37 miles. High-clearance vehicle required; trailers longer than 16 feet not advised.
Location
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| 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 | 16ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 16ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (406) 821-3269 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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