Mallard Creek Campground
Open year-round on a first-come, first-served basis with no reservations accepted. Road access may be impassable during winter due to snow. No fees required. Current fire danger is low.
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
Mallard Creek Campground is a rustic, no-fee campground located in the Highway 14 Corridor of the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests near Elk City, Idaho. The campground features 4 primitive campsites set among tall timber alongside Mallard Creek, offering a quiet backcountry camping experience. Facilities are minimal: a vault toilet is provided, but there are no picnic tables or fire grates at individual campsites. Only one fire grate is available for the entire campground. Potable water is not available on site; campers must bring their own water or filter/treat water from nearby sources. This is a pack-it-in, pack-it-out campground with no garbage services. The area offers opportunities for fishing in the creek, day hiking, horseback riding, and OHV use on designated roads. Access requires travel on forest roads that may be rough and are typically impassable during winter snow conditions.
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.
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 |
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