TRAPPER CREEK CG
Open year-round on a first-come, first-served basis. No fee required. Access may be limited during winter due to snow.
Air Quality Alert issued July 18 at 4:20PM MDT by NWS Missoula MT
* 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. * WHEN...Until noon 7/20/2026. * IMPACTS...Members of sensitive groups may experience health effects. The general public is less likely to be affected.
About
Trapper Creek Camp Area offers a quiet, primitive camping experience in the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests of central Idaho. The single camp pad sits among tall timber along the South Fork Red River, providing a rustic setting for those seeking solitude. The site is free to use and operates on a first-come, first-served basis year-round, though winter snow can make access difficult. Facilities are minimal, consisting only of a vault toilet and information board. There is no potable water, so campers must bring their own supply, and all trash must be packed out. The area is popular for stream fishing in warmer months and doubles as a snow park in winter, serving as a staging area for snowmobilers accessing the groomed trail system.
Directions
From State Highway 14, turn south onto Red River-Dixie Road #222. Follow Road #222 past the closed Red River Ranger Station and continue approximately 4 miles to the camp area on the right.
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 | — |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| USFS Trapper Creek Camp Area |
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