Poet Creek Campground
Open year-round but may be inaccessible due to snow. No reservations; first-come, first-served. No fees.
Air Quality Alert issued August 10 at 4:38PM 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 for Sensitive Groups. WHERE... Clearwater and Idaho Counties outside of reservation boundar WHEN: Extended until 3:00PM 8/12/2026 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
Poet Creek Campground is a small, primitive campground situated in tall timber along the Magruder Road Corridor in Idaho's Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests. With just 4 sites, it offers a quiet backcountry experience for those willing to make the journey. Each site has a fire ring and picnic table, and vault toilets are available. The campground serves as a staging area for backcountry exploration, with four stock mangers located south of the campground for horses and pack animals (though stock is not permitted within the campground itself). Hot Springs Creek Trail #581 is accessible from nearby Bargamin Creek Trail #502. This is a true backcountry site with no potable water, no garbage service (pack-it-out), and no fees. The access road is not recommended for low-clearance vehicles, motorhomes, or trailers. Expect rough, remote conditions.
Directions
From State Highway 14, turn south onto Red River-Dixie Road #222. Follow Road #222 past the former Red River Ranger Station to its junction with Nezperce Trail Road #468. Turn east onto Road #468 and follow approximately 25 miles to the campground.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| 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 | — |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| USFS Poet Creek Campground |
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