Upper Basin Camp
Seasonal campground typically closed late fall through spring due to snow. Access roads in the North Fork Clearwater district have experienced significant slide damage. Forest Road 250 (Black Canyon) is currently impassable and may remain closed for an extended period. Contact the North Fork Ranger Station for current road and campground conditions.
Air Quality Alert issued August 7 at 11:56AM 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. WHERE... Clearwater and Idaho Counties outside of reservation boundaries. WHEN: Extended until 3:00PM 8/10/2026 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
Upper Basin Camp is a primitive campground managed by the U.S. Forest Service within the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests in Clearwater County, Idaho. Located in the remote backcountry of north-central Idaho, this site provides a rustic camping experience far from developed amenities. The Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests encompass approximately 4 million acres of diverse terrain including steep river canyons, high mountain meadows, and dense conifer forests. High-elevation campgrounds in this region typically operate seasonally, with access limited by snow and road conditions from late fall through spring. Forest roads in the North Fork Clearwater area, including Forest Road 250, have experienced significant slide damage that may affect access. Campers should come prepared for primitive conditions with limited or no developed facilities. The area offers opportunities for dispersed recreation including fishing for westslope cutthroat trout and bull trout in nearby streams.
Directions
From Moscow, Idaho, travel northeast on State Road 8 to Elk River. Turn north onto Forest Road 382 and then east onto Forest Road 1705. The campground is about 45 minutes from Moscow.
Amenities
| Water | — |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | — |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | — |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $20 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (208) 476-4541 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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