Rocky Ridge Campground

Closed — Closed for winter. The Lolo Motorway is typically accessible only from July through October due to snow at this high elevation. Road conditions and exact opening dates vary annually depending on snowpack.

About

Rocky Ridge Campground is a small, primitive campground nestled in the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest along the historic Lolo Motorway. This remote site features only 3 campsites with a tight turning radius, making it suitable only for tent camping and small vehicles. Individual sites are not large enough to accommodate camper trailers or RVs. Located approximately 5 miles east of the Pete Forks intersection and 1/4 mile off the Lolo Motorway (Forest Service Road 500), this campground offers a true backcountry experience in one of Idaho's most historic and remote regions. The Lolo Motorway follows the route of the Lewis and Clark expedition through the Bitterroot Range and requires a high-clearance vehicle to navigate its unpaved, narrow, rocky terrain. The campground provides vault toilets but no drinking water, trash service, or other developed amenities. Campers must be completely self-sufficient, as there are no gas stations, stores, or services along the entire motorway. The area offers excellent opportunities for solitude and experiencing the rugged wilderness that challenged the Corps of Discovery over two centuries ago.

Directions

Located along the Lolo Motorway (Forest Service Road 500), approximately 5 miles east of Pete Forks intersection. The campground is 1/4 mile off the main motorway. High-clearance vehicle required. Road is unpaved, narrow, rocky, and steep.

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