Sams Creek Campground
Open year-round with no fees. Accessibility may be limited by snow during winter months. First-come, first-served only.
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
Sam's Creek Campground offers a peaceful backcountry camping experience in the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests, located near the Gospel-Hump Wilderness boundary. The small campground sits at 5,200 feet elevation in a grove of pine trees where Crooked Creek and Sams Creek converge, providing a scenic backdrop with the constant sound of running water. The campground has just three defined campsites, each equipped with a picnic table and fire grate. A vault toilet is available, but campers must bring their own drinking water or treat water from the nearby creeks. There is no trash service, so all garbage must be packed out. The remote location and limited facilities keep this site lightly used. Recreational opportunities include fishing in Crooked Creek, day hiking, backpacking into the Gospel-Hump Wilderness, OHV riding in summer, and snowmobiling in winter. The campground can serve as a base camp for big game hunting. Stock animals are not permitted. Access involves mostly gravel forest roads from Elk City.
Directions
From Elk City, travel 2 miles west on ID 14, then south on Forest Road 233 and FR 311 for approximately 30 miles. Turn north on Forest Road 222 and continue 1 mile to the campground.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| 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 | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (208) 935-2513 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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