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This site does not appear to be an established campground. South Baldy refers to a fire lookout tower on South Baldy Mountain, not a developed camping facility. The USFS has flagged this entry to be removed from records.

Idaho Panhandle National Forests

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

Idaho Panhandle National Forests

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.

Idaho Panhandle National Forests

Silver Fire Closure - Roman Nose, Bottleneck, Snow Creek

The purpose of this order is for public and firefighter safety due to active fire suppression activities occurring in the area as part of planned operations for the Silver Fire burning in the area.

About

South Baldy is a dispersed camping area in the Idaho Panhandle National Forests, located in Pend Oreille County, Washington. The site takes its name from the nearby South Baldy lookout tower, a 41-foot treated timber tower built in 1960 that is still periodically staffed during fire seasons. The area is accessed via Kings Lake Road from Usk, heading east across the Pend Oreille River. This remote camping area sits in the forested terrain near the South Baldy peak, which reaches an elevation of approximately 5,974 feet. The surrounding national forest offers opportunities for exploring the Selkirk and Cabinet mountain ranges, with dispersed camping allowed throughout much of the forest. As a dispersed camping area, visitors should expect primitive conditions with no developed facilities. Campers must practice Leave No Trace principles and be self-sufficient with water, waste disposal, and other necessities.

Directions

From Usk, cross the bridge over the Pend Oreille River on the east edge of town and follow Kings Lake Road (County Road 3389) toward the South Baldy area. Access is via forest roads in the vicinity of the South Baldy lookout tower.

Amenities

Water
Fires Allowed
Toilets
Dump Station
Wifi
Pets Allowed
Showers
Electric Hookups
Water Hookups
Sewer Hookups
Camp Store
Price $0

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Big Rig Friendly
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AT&T None
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