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.
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 Salmon Wild and Scenic River: Occupancy and Use
This order enacts visitor use restrictions for activities within the 80-mile-long wild segment of the Salmon Wild & Scenic River corridor, including a one-quarter mile buffer from the river, as required by the Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness Area Management Plan (November 2003).
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).
Bitterroot National Forest Food Storage Order
The purpose of this Order is to protect public safety and wildlife by minimizing human-bear interactions.
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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