Pete Forks Junction Camp
This dispersed camping area is not formally catalogued by the Forest Service. Access is likely seasonal depending on road conditions and snow levels. Campers should contact the North Fork Ranger District for current conditions.
Air Quality Alert issued July 18 at 4:20PM MDT by NWS Missoula MT
* WHAT...Air Quality Advisory because of degraded air quality due to wildfire smoke. Air Quality Index is forecast to be Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups. * WHERE...Clearwater and Idaho Counties. * WHEN...Until noon 7/20/2026. * IMPACTS...Members of sensitive groups may experience health effects. The general public is less likely to be affected.
About
Pete Forks Junction Camp is a primitive dispersed camping area situated in the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests of north-central Idaho. The site lies within Idaho County at approximately 46.42°N, 115.56°W, placing it in the remote backcountry of the North Fork Clearwater River corridor. This campsite does not appear in official USFS recreation databases or on Recreation.gov, indicating it is likely an undeveloped dispersed camping area rather than a formally maintained campground. Campers should expect no developed facilities and come fully self-sufficient with water, supplies, and the ability to pack out all trash. Access to this remote area typically requires high-clearance vehicles and may be limited by seasonal road closures due to snow. The surrounding Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests offer rugged mountain terrain, dense conifer forests, and opportunities for wildlife viewing, fishing, and backcountry exploration.
Directions
From Pierce, Idaho, take State Route 11 south for approximately 0.4 miles to French Mountain Road (Forest Service Road 250). Turn left onto French Mountain Road and continue for about 0.4 miles to the Kelly Creek sign. Proceed straight on Forest Service Road 250 for approximately 47.6 miles to the campground.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | No |
| 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 |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (208) 476-4541 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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