Washington Creek Campground
The campground operates seasonally from late May through mid-October, typically opening around May 24. Sites are first-come, first-served at $10 per night. Early season visitors should be prepared for potable water systems to potentially be offline until late May or early June.
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
Crossing the bridge to Washington Creek Campground reveals a splendid overlook of the North Fork of the Clearwater River. At 2,100 feet elevation, this established campground offers 23 single sites and one group site, each with a gravel parking pad, picnic table, and fire ring. Five vault restrooms and three water spigots are distributed around the loop for convenience. The campground provides excellent river access along its full length for fishing, swimming, or simply cooling off in the crisp, clear water. Washington Ridge Trail departs directly from the campground, offering quick access to higher elevations. The trail accommodates hikers, stock users, bicyclists, and motorcycles. This is a pack-it-in, pack-it-out campground with no trash services. The setting is rustic but well-maintained, ideal for those seeking a quiet riverside stay with trail access in north-central Idaho.
Directions
From Headquarters, ID, head south on State Highway 11 for 3.4 miles and turn left onto Camp 57 Road. Continue for 14.5 miles and turn left onto French Mountain Road. Drive 9.7 miles and turn left onto Beaver Creek Road/North Fork Road. Continue 6.2 miles to the campground.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $10 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (208) 935-2513 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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