Roman Nose Campground

Closed — Closed for the winter season. Typically open June 15 through October 15, weather permitting.

About

Roman Nose Campground is located at 5,900 feet elevation in the Selkirk Mountains of Idaho Panhandle National Forests, near a scenic chain of three sub-alpine lakes. This small, rustic camping area offers three designated camping and picnic sites plus one group site, each equipped with picnic tables. A vault toilet is available, but there is no potable water on-site. The lower Roman Nose Lake features wheelchair-accessible boardwalks and fishing pads, making it the only accessible mountain lake in the Selkirks. Fishing opportunities abound with brook trout, rainbow trout, and cutthroat trout stocked by Idaho Fish and Game in the lower lake. Gas-powered motorboats are prohibited on all three lakes. While camping is not allowed at the lower lake, dispersed camping is permitted at the two upper lakes. Trail #165 accesses all three lakes and provides spectacular views of the Selkirk and Cabinet Mountain ranges. The access road requires high-clearance vehicles, as the route follows Forest Service roads that can be rough and confusing. Visitors should bring their own water and be prepared for primitive conditions in this remote mountain setting.

Directions

From Bonners Ferry Ranger District office, travel south on US 95 for 1 mile. Turn right on Deep Creek Loop Road towards Moravia. Turn right on Lions Den Road, then left on Snow Creek Road (FR 402). Continue for over 7 miles as the road becomes FR 1007, then FR 2667. Follow signs to the parking area at the end of FR 2667. High-clearance vehicle recommended.

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