Rocky Bluff Campground

Open — Open year-round on a first-come, first-served basis. The campground may be inaccessible during winter months due to snow on access roads.

About

Located at 5,200 feet elevation on the cusp of the Gospel-Hump Wilderness, Rocky Bluff Campground offers a remote and rustic camping experience for hikers, anglers, hunters, and outdoor enthusiasts. The campground features four campsites, each equipped with a parking area, picnic table, and fire ring. A wilderness trailhead at the campground marks trails that skirt the edge of the Gospel-Hump Wilderness, providing access to pristine backcountry terrain. The campground's location along Slate Creek provides fishing opportunities, while the surrounding area is rich with historic mining sites from the Florence Basin gold rush era. The rugged setting offers true wilderness immersion with no cell phone service and a pack-in, pack-out policy for trash. The campground is best suited for pickup campers and small motorhomes, as the area does not accommodate trailers longer than 15 feet due to limited maneuvering space. Accessible via the Grangeville-Salmon Road and adjacent to the old Florence Road, Rocky Bluff serves as both a destination campground and a jumping-off point for wilderness exploration. The remote location, free camping, and proximity to wilderness trails make it an ideal base camp for those seeking solitude and adventure in Idaho's backcountry.

Directions

From Highway 95, travel 0.5 miles north of Slate Creek Ranger Station to Slate Creek Road (Forest Road 354). Follow Slate Creek Road for 19 miles to its junction with Grangeville-Salmon Road (Forest Road 221). Turn east and continue 1 mile to the campground access at the bridge crossing Slate Creek.

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