White Sands Campground
Open seasonally as snow allows, typically late spring through fall. First-come, first-served only; no reservations. No potable water available.
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
White Sand Campground is a small, quiet campground in the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests, tucked beneath a canopy of mixed conifers and shrubs adjacent to White Sand Pond. Located 59 miles southwest of Missoula, Montana, the campground offers seven sites in a single loop, each equipped with a picnic table and fire ring. A day-use area along the pond provides fishing and picnicking opportunities. The campground sits at 3,500 feet elevation along the Elk Summit Road corridor, just one mile from US Highway 12. The nearby Lochsa River is renowned for spring whitewater rafting and fishing for cutthroat trout, steelhead, and mountain whitefish. Several trails in the area provide access to the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness. This is a primitive campground with vault toilets but no potable water. Campers should bring their own drinking water. Sites accommodate RVs up to 30 feet and are available first-come, first-served at $14 per night.
Directions
From Missoula, Montana, drive 59 miles southwest on US Highway 12. At mile marker 164, turn onto Elk Summit Road #111. The campground is one mile down this well-maintained gravel road, between Elk Summit Road and the Lochsa River adjacent to White Sand Pond.
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 | $14 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 30ft |
| 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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