Rocky Ridge Campground
Seasonal access dependent on snow conditions. The Lolo Motorway typically opens in late June or July after snowmelt at higher elevations. No current closure alerts are posted for this area. Contact the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests at 208-935-2513 for current road conditions.
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
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.
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
Rocky Ridge Campground offers a true backcountry camping experience in the remote high country of the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests. This small, free campground sits just off the historic Lolo Motorway, the primitive route that generally follows the path used by the Lewis and Clark Expedition and the Nez Perce people for centuries. The campground has only 3 sites with a tight turning radius, making it suitable exclusively for tent camping and small vehicles. Camper trailers and RVs cannot be accommodated. A vault toilet is provided, but there is no potable water, so campers must bring their own supply. Pack-out principles apply. Access requires traveling the Lolo Motorway, a rough, narrow, winding road built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s. High-clearance vehicles are recommended, and the road is typically impassable due to snow until late June or July depending on conditions.
Directions
Located 1/4 mile off the Lolo Motorway (Forest Road 500), approximately 5 miles east of the Pete Forks intersection. High-clearance vehicle recommended for the Motorway.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| 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 | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (208) 935-2513 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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