North Fork Slate Creek Campground
Open year-round on a first-come, first-served basis with no fee. Road access may be impassable due to snow during winter months. No potable water available; campers must bring their own water and pack out all trash.
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
North Fork Slate Creek Campground sits at the confluence of Slate Creek and its North Fork in the Salmon River corridor of Idaho's Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests. This free, primitive campground offers five sites equipped with picnic tables and fire rings, making it an ideal basecamp for exploring the surrounding backcountry. The area provides excellent opportunities for hikers and mountain bikers, with numerous loop trails accessible from the campground. Fishing in the creek is also popular. Vault toilets are available, but there is no potable water on site, so campers should bring their own supply. Garbage service is not provided; pack-it-out rules apply. The campground can accommodate small tent trailers, travel trailers, self-contained pickup campers, and motorhomes, though parking is limited to five vehicles. Access is via Forest Road 354, approximately 8 miles east of the community of Slate Creek.
Directions
From Slate Creek, go 8 miles east on Forest Road 354.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| 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 North Fork Slate Creek Campground |
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