Oxbow Campsite
Open — Open seasonally, typically late spring through fall. Winter access is limited due to snow on forest roads. First-come, first-served only.
Air Stagnation Advisory issued December 29 at 11:23AM PST until January 1 at 12:00PM PST by NWS Missoula MT
* WHAT...Stagnation conditions will trap pollutants, leading to deteriorating air quality. * WHERE...Lower Hells Canyon/Salmon River Region, Orofino/Grangeville Region, Southern Clearwater Mountains, and Northern Clearwater Mountains. * WHEN...Until noon PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Periods of air stagnation can lead to the build up of pollutants near the surface.
About
Located approximately 2.2 miles north of State Highway 14 via Newsome Creek Road, Oxbow Campsite provides a single, primitive camping spot on the bank of Newsome Creek in the Highway 14 Corridor of the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests. This solitary site is particularly popular with anglers looking to fish Newsome Creek in a peaceful, remote setting. The campsite is equipped with a camp pad and a vault toilet, offering basic amenities for self-sufficient campers. While the area to the east is closed to motor vehicles year-round for resource protection, the existing roads in this closure area make for excellent mountain biking terrain. The surrounding forest provides opportunities for wildlife viewing and experiencing the quiet beauty of north-central Idaho's backcountry. This is a first-come, first-served site with no reservation system. Visitors should be prepared for primitive conditions and pack out all trash. The area is accessible via forest roads that may be impassable during winter months due to snow.
Directions
From State Highway 14, turn north on Newsome Creek Road No. 1858 and travel approximately 2.2 miles to the campsite.
Nearby Campgrounds
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 | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| Oxbow Campsite | |
| View on Recreation.gov |
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