Raven Creek Campground

Open — Open until closed by snow. No services provided. Pack in, pack out all garbage.

R1-2024-01 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.

R1-2025-01 Camping stay limits & prohibitions on pallets and refuse use for target shooting

This order defines the maximum length of occupation at a single location or cumulatively at any number of locations within a calendar year, within all national forests in Montana, and the Dakota Prairie National Grasslands, Idaho Panhandle and Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests.

Northern and Intermountain Regions Salmon Wild and Scenic River: Occupancy and Use

This order enacts visitor use restrictions for activities within the 80-mile-long wild segment of the Salmon Wild & Scenic River corridor, including a one-quarter mile buffer from the river, as required by the Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness Area Manag

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).

Bitterroot National Forest Food Storage Order

The purpose of this Order is to protect public safety and wildlife by minimizing human-bear interactions.

Annual Mill Creek Area Climbing Closure

The Stevensville Ranger District is reminding everyone of the annual climbing closure in the Mill Creek area to allow for nesting of cliff-dwelling raptors.

Trapping prohibited within 150' of groomed cross country ski trails

Pursuant to Title 36 Code of Federal Regulation 261.50(a) and (b), the following acts are prohibited as described below, within the Darby Ranger District on the Bitterroot National Forest.

Bass Creek Recreation Area

Pursuant to Title 36 CFR 261.50(a) and (b), the following are prohibited within the Bass Creek Recreation of the Stevensville Ranger District, Bitterroot National Forest.

Air Stagnation Advisory issued January 15 at 10:57AM PST until January 20 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Missoula MT

January 15th, 10:57 AM — January 20th, 4:00 PM

* WHAT...Stagnation conditions will trap pollutants, leading to deteriorating air quality, particularly in lower elevations and valleys. * WHERE...Orofino/Grangeville Region, Southern Clearwater Mountains, and Northern Clearwater Mountains. * WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Periods of air stagnation can lead to the build up of pollutants near the surface.

About

Raven Creek Campground is a small primitive campground situated along the Selway River in the Bitterroot National Forest, accessed via Paradise Road (FS Road 6223) near the Magruder Corridor. This remote campground offers two basic campsites, each equipped with fire rings. An outhouse is available on-site. The campground provides a rustic camping experience with minimal development and no services. The location near the Selway River and the Wild and Scenic River corridor makes this an ideal base for those exploring the remote backcountry of central Idaho. The campground operates on a first-come, first-served basis with no reservation system. Campers should be prepared to pack out all trash as no garbage service is provided. The primitive nature of this campground makes it suitable for those seeking solitude and a backcountry experience without the crowds of more developed campgrounds.

Directions

Located off Paradise Road (Forest Service Road 6223) along the Selway River near the Magruder Corridor.

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Amenities

Water No
Fires Allowed Yes
Toilets Yes
Dump Station No
Wifi No
Pets Allowed Yes
Showers No
Electric Hookups No
Water Hookups No
Sewer Hookups No
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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