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.
Northern Region Camping & Target Restrictions, Pallet Prohibition
This order defines the maximum length of occupation at a single location or cumulatively at any number of locations within a calendar year, within the states of Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Idaho
Weed Free Forage & Mulch Products Order for the Northern Region
It is illegal to possess, store or transport straw, hay, grain, seed or other forage or mulch products on Forest Service lands without documentation that the product is certified as “weed free” by a state certification process that meets or exceeds the North American Weed Free Forage standards.
Northern and Intermountain Regions Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness
This order implements visitor use requirements for activities within the Restricted Area and on the Restricted Trails, as required by the Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness Area Management Plan (November 2003).
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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