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Pete Ott Camp

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This is a primitive dispersed camping area with no developed facilities. Access roads are typically snow-covered into late spring or early summer. The area is generally accessible July through September. Campers must be self-sufficient.

Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests

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

Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests

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.

Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests

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

Pete Ott Camp is situated in the backcountry of the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests in Clearwater County, Idaho. This primitive camping area lies in the remote mountain terrain near Pete Ott Lake, a small alpine lake accessible via the Flat Mountain Trail system. The area is characterized by dense forest cover and rugged ridgelines typical of the Clearwater region. As a dispersed camping area rather than a developed campground, Pete Ott Camp has no established amenities such as toilets, potable water, or designated sites. Campers must be fully self-sufficient, bringing all water and supplies and packing out all trash. Access requires high-clearance vehicles due to rough forest roads, and the area is typically accessible from July through September depending on snow conditions. The Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests allows dispersed camping throughout most of the forest with a 14-day stay limit. Campers should follow Leave No Trace principles and check current fire restrictions before visiting.

Directions

From Orofino, Idaho, take Highway 12 to Greer, then Highway 11 to Pierce. Before entering Pierce, turn right onto Road 250 (French Mountain Road) and follow it to the Bungalow Ranger Station. Continue on Road 250 along the North Fork River, then turn onto Road 711 at Cold Springs Creek. Follow Road 711 to Road 5295, then switchback onto Road 5297, which leads to the Flat Mountain Trailhead.

Nearby Campgrounds

Junction Creek Camp 2.0mi Kelly Forks Campground 2.3mi Kelly Forks Cabin 2.4mi Flat Creek Camp 3.2mi Cold Springs Peak Cabin 4.1mi Hidden Creek Campground 6.4mi Scurvy Mountain Lookout 6.4mi Noe Creek Campground 7.5mi Kelly Creek Camp 7.5mi

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

Cell Service

AT&T None
Verizon None
T-Mobile None

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Nez Perce-Clearwater NF Camping

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