Sams Creek Campground
Open year-round with no fees. Accessibility may be limited by snow during winter months. First-come, first-served only.
Air Quality Alert issued August 10 at 4:38PM MDT by NWS Missoula MT
AQAMSO WHAT: Air Quality Advisory because of degraded air quality due to wildfire smoke. Air Quality Index is forecast to be Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups. WHERE... Clearwater and Idaho Counties outside of reservation boundar WHEN: Extended until 3:00PM 8/12/2026 IMPACTS: Members of sensitive groups may experience health effects. The general public is less likely to be affected. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS: Air pollutants can cause breathing difficult for children, the elderly, as well as persons with respiratory problems. Those individuals who are sensitive to increased particulate matter or smoke are encouraged to avoid prolonged or strenuous outdoor activity during this advisory. Open burning is prohibited by air quality rule. It is also recommended that all other individuals limit prolonged or strenuous activity outdoors. ISSUED BY THE IDAHO DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, AIR QUALITY GROUP. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT DEQ's Lewiston Regional Office at (208) 799- 4370
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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