Oxbow Campsite
Open year-round with no reservations required. Access may be limited during winter due to snow on Newsome Creek Road. Fire danger is currently 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
Oxbow Campsite is a remote, solitary camping spot nestled along Newsome Creek in the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests near Elk City, Idaho. At 3,830 feet elevation, this free primitive site caters to anglers looking to fish the creek in complete solitude. The single campsite includes two camp pads and a toilet. This is a true backcountry experience with minimal amenities. There is no potable water, no picnic tables, and garbage services are not available, so visitors must pack out everything they bring in. The area east of the campsite is closed to motor vehicles year-round, though the existing road network provides excellent mountain biking opportunities. Access is via Newsome Creek Road from State Highway 14. The site is open year-round but may become inaccessible during winter months due to snow. No reservations are accepted; camping is first-come, first-served.
Directions
From State Highway 14, turn north on Newsome Creek Road No. 1858 and travel approximately 2.2 miles to the campsite.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | — |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $0 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (208) 935-2513 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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