Mallard Creek Campground

Open — Open year-round, first-come, first-served with no reservations or fees. Road access may be limited or closed during winter due to snow.

About

Mallard Creek Campground is a remote, primitive camping destination located in the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests along Highway 14 Corridor. The campground features four campsites situated in tall timber near Mallard Creek, providing a secluded forest experience. Facilities are minimal by design, with a vault toilet and only one fire grate available, and no picnic tables provided. Potable water is not available on-site, so campers must bring their own or treat water from nearby sources. This is a pack-in, pack-out facility with no garbage services, emphasizing Leave No Trace principles. The campground operates on a first-come, first-served basis with no reservation system and no fees required. Access requires traveling forest roads including Red River-Dixie Road #222, Road #1190, and Road #421 for approximately 6 miles from the junction. The remote location and basic amenities make this campground ideal for experienced campers seeking solitude and a more rustic camping experience in the Idaho wilderness.

Directions

From State Highway 14, turn south on Red River-Dixie Road #222 and continue past the Red River Ranger Station (now closed) approximately 3 miles to the junction with Road #1190. Turn east (left) onto Road #1190 and proceed to its junction with Road #421. Turn onto Road #421 and proceed approximately 6 miles to the campground.

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