The best camping near Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests

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Noe Creek Campground

6 sites · RVs, Tents In Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests

Washington Creek Campground

23 sites · RVs, Tents In Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests

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Smith Ridge Trailhead

1 site · RV, Tent In Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests

Adams Ranger Station

1 site In Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests

Lookout Butte Lookout

1 site In Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests

Elk Mountain Trailhead

1 site · RV, Tent In Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests

White House Campground

13 sites · RVs, Tents In Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests

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$14

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Cedars Campground

5 sites · RVs, Tents In Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests

Kelly Forks Campground

15 sites In Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests

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Weitas Creek Campground

6 sites · RVs, Tents In Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests

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Giant White Pine Campground and Trailhead

14 sites · RVs, Tents In Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests

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Musselshell Meadows

1 site · RV, Tent In Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests

Sherman Creek Trail #203

1 site · RV, Tent In Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests

Clark Mountain/Orogrande Trailhead

1 site · RV, Tent In Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests

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Fish Lake Trailhead

1 site In Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests

Fourth Of July Trailhead

1 site In Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests

Isabella Landing Trailhead

1 site · RV, Tent In Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests

Horse Camp Trailhead

1 site · RV, Tent In Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests

Castle Butte Lookout

1 site In Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests

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Cold Springs Peak Cabin

1 site In Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests

Liz Creek Cabin

1 site In Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests

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Bald Mountain Lookout

1 site In Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests

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Powell Campground

21 sites · RVs, Tents In Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests

Wilderness Gateway Campground

30 sites · RVs, Tents In Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests

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Elk Creek Campground

6 sites · RVs, Tents In Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests

Meadow Creek Campground

3 sites · RVs, Tents In Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests

Orogrande Campgrounds

3 sites · RVs, Tents In Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests

Orogrande Campground #3 and #4

6 sites · RVs, Tents In Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests

South Fork Campground

9 sites · RVs, Tents In Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests

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$12

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Wildhorse Campground

9 sites · RVs, Tents In Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests

Rocky Bluff Campground

4 sites · RVs, Tents In Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests

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Seven Devils Campground

5 sites · RVs, Tents In Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests

Spring Bar Campground

18 sites In Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests

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Race Creek Campground

3 sites · RVs, Tents In Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests

Glade Creek Campground

1 site · RV, Tent In Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests

Twenty-mile Bar Campground

2 sites · RVs, Tents In Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests

Lake Creek Campground

1 site · RV, Tent In Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests

Liz Butte Cabin

1 site In Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests

Knife Edge Campground

5 sites · RVs, Tents In Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests

Aquarius and Purple Beach Group Campgrounds

11 sites · RVs, Tents In Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests

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Kelly Forks Cabin

1 site In Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests

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Castle Creek Campground

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French Gulch Campground

2 sites · RVs, Tents In Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests

Ohara Campground

31 sites · RVs, Tents In Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests

Orogrande Summit Campground

5 sites In Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests

Rackliff Campground

6 sites · RVs, Tents In Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests

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Mallard Creek Campground

5 sites · RVs, Tents In Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests

O'Hara Saddle Campground

1 site · RV, Tent In Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests

Papoose Camp

1 site · RV, Tent In Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests

Granite Springs Campground

4 sites · RVs, Tents In Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests

Wendover Campground

27 sites · RVs, Tents In Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests

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$14

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Walker Cabin

1 site In Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests

Meadow Creek Cabin

1 site In Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests

Aquarius Campground

13 sites · RVs, Tents In Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests

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$10

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Hidden Creek Campground

13 sites · RVs, Tents In Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests

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$10

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Isabella Point Trailhead

2 sites In Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests

Van Creek Site

2 sites · RVs, Tents In Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests

Windy Saddle Campground

6 sites In Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests

South Fork Group Campground

1 site · RV, Tent In Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests

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Selway Falls Campground

7 sites · RVs, Tents In Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests

Fish Creek Group Use Campground

1 site · RV, Tent In Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests

Johnson Bar Group Campground

1 site · RV, Tent In Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests

Dixie Meadow Campground

1 site · RV, Tent In Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests

Rainy Day Campground

1 site · RV, Tent In Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests

Six Mile Campground

1 site · RV, Tent In Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests

Ten Mile

1 site · RV, Tent In Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests

Burnt Knob Lookout

1 site · RV, Tent In Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests

Iron Phone Junction Campground

4 sites · RVs, Tents In Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests

Leggett Creek Campground

5 sites · RVs, Tents In Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests

Ditch Creek Campground

5 sites · RVs, Tents In Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests

Five Mile Campground

5 sites · RVs, Tents In Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests

Mackay Bar Campground

3 sites · RVs, Tents In Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests

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Newsome Campground

5 sites · RVs, Tents In Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests

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Lolo Creek Campground

9 sites · RVs, Tents In Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests

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North Fork Slate Creek Campground

5 sites · RVs, Tents In Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests

Top-rated campgrounds near Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests

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The Sanctuary

63 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents300 acres · Superior, MT

YIPPIE-KI-YAY WINTER IS OVER AND WE ARE OPEN WITH FULL SERVICES!! IT'S IN THE 70°S, 80°S, 90'S DURING THE DAY! Welcome Patriots of America and Canada! At the sanctuary you will find like-minded people that love our countries and love the outdoors! Remember you are in Montana, "while in Rome be a Roman", thus when in Montana be a Montanan! We love our land and we love our wild animals please respect both! We are a multipurpose off-grid campground. We have designated camping spots like all other commercial campgrounds, but we also have cabin rentals, we have multiple sized group campgrounds, we have bike camp for bicycles and motorcycles, we have off the grid wolf camps, and we have winter hunting camping. We offer restrooms and showers, we have an RV dump, we have steel safety fire pits, we have hiking trails with incredible views, we have ATV roads, and we have four wheel drive roads, we have volleyball and badminton courts. We also have the best views in all of Mineral County. Don't be fooled by other farmers and ranchers on hip camp that tell you to go over next to a swamp or a pond, or at riverbed and let your fend for yourself with no amenities and charge you more than we charge you. If you want to be pure off grid, we have our Wolf Camp Mountain, but at least you can come back to the main compound and get a shower and relax at the lodge. We are just 3 miles off of Interstate 90, exit 47, in the small town of Superior, Montana. We have 5 restaurants, 4 bars with 3 casinos. Darlows is a wonderful grocery store including full service deli, beer, wine, and liquor and five churches of different denominations. The Sanctuary is up the canyon mountain via Pardee Creek Road. We are backed up into 50K of USFS acreage! The Clark Fork River on edge of property provides boating, rafting, and fishing fun! Our property plus USFS property provides miles of hiking, ATV, horseback, motorcross roads and trails. There are three cabins to rent, 25 RV dry spaces, 4 Group areas, and can accommodate over 200 tents! Heat in the winter is wood stove. We have restrooms, showers, cooking facilities, and a lodge with satellite internet connection.

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Clark Fork Hidaway

1 site · RV1 acre · Superior, MT

Clark Fork Hideaway is a beautiful river location. It has on site access to the river. RV pad is 70' long x 13' wide. It has electrical and water hook ups, but no sewer services on site. This is a back in pad only. The property surrounds the mountains and 900 feet of river front property. Walk down our driveway to the river for access to the river bank and to go fishing.

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Sweet spot

3 sites · RVs, Tents25 acres · Alberton, MT

Right across I-90 from the Clark Fork River where you can fish, float, swim or just hangout next to the water. ATV trails all over near by. 30 min away from Missoula. We have water and electricity hookups. There are 2 restaurants in Alberton that are about 1 mile away. Pets welcome as long as they get along with other pets. There is a fire pit that can be used, so being some fire wood and come see the beauty Montana has to offer.

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Sanctuary Farm Yurt Glamping

14 sites · Lodging25 acres · Alberton, MT

A sanctuary away from everyday life, where you can relax and reconnect with nature. Yurt has electricity, a wood stove for heat in winter, a beautiful outdoor kitchen and bathhouse, and a creek. Only 45 minutes from Missoula Montana. Games and books in the yurt. Cedar outhouse. Lots of extra to make for a truly remarkable glamping experience.

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Crooked Whiskey Acres

1 site · RV6 acres · Orofino, ID

Come experience the picturesque mountains that surround Crooked Whiskey Acres. Our newly created camping pad has a full RV hookup. The site is in front of my home with direct access to thousands of acres of the Idaho Department of Lands that borders the property. The property is within easy driving distance of historical Pierce and Orofino. Crooked Whiskey Acres is also close to the Clearwater National Forest. You can enjoy a scenic drive over French Mountain to the North Fork of the Clearwater River or walk, hike, ride, or snowmobile on the many roads and trails throughout the area.

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Triple Bridges Campground

3 sites · RVs, Tents5 acres · Alberton, MT

Primitive camping with no water or trash service, pack in / pack out. There is a portable toilet. Located in the Alberton Gorge on the Clark Fork River, this is a premier location for the whitewater enthusiast. Take advantage of the class II, III rapids in your kayak or raft, or even surf. Alternatively, enjoy the relaxing Sandy Beach just a few minutes walk from the campground to swim and gaze at the beautiful argilite cliffs. The campground is near both the Interstate and a railroad so there is some ambient noise.

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Lochsa Lodge

5 sites · Lodging20 acres · ID

Lochsa Lodge is a four-season lodge in the heart of wild Idaho! We have 19 different cabins to choose from, some rustic with no plumbing and some fully furnished with private bathroom. The main lodge has a restaurant & tavern serving breakfast, lunch, & dinner daily. Open 365 days a year. Something happens when you get way, way off the beaten path. Time gets a little slower. Your to-do lists go out the window. Out here, it’s just you and the Great Wild West, and this place is every bit as epic as the stories say. The stars are brighter, the rivers are wilder, the air is clearer, the snow is deeper. Heck, even the mountains seem higher. Before you know it, you’ll remember what it’s like to just be you, a little piece of this big earth. You’ll get back to your true nature in no time.

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Wildlight Yurt

1 site · Lodging24 acres · Alberton, MT

Our land is 24 acres set against Cinderella Mountain, facing the Clark Fork River. There are two houses and a yurt on the property. The yurt is available for rent on this site to stay the night in, 8 guests maximum. **For gatherings and up to 20-person events, please visit our website, wildlightmontana.com. Address: The maps program on HipCamp is outdated and our address, which was created during the Covid lockdown, does not show up here. If you use Google Maps you can search "Wildlight Montana" to find us or please direct message me for the address. The yurt is a beautiful open space utilized weekly for local yoga classes and private events. The space is therefore not set up with bedding; guests should bring their own camping pads, cots, sleeping bags, etc. A pro to staying here is that the space comes stocked with yoga props for stretching in the evening while you arrive, sitting and gathering, or maybe doing a private yoga class before you leave in the morning. Feel free to message us and book a private sound therapy, Reiki or yoga session while you are at the property! There is nice view of the valley surrounding, and a trail leading up into the woods behind the yurt to walk on. Wild turkeys, deer, elk and eagles right outside your door. There is a woodstove inside for cooler nights that we can instruct folks who feel comfortable to use, and a small firepit out front. Facilities: Outside, in front of the yurt, there is a back-to-back outhouse and hand washing station available for guests, stocked with toilet paper, paper towels and hand soap. An insulated out-building sits just to the west of the yurt entrance, right where the dirt driveway turns toward the yurt itself when you drive up. The out-building is equipped as a kitchenette, and includes a refrigerator, electric kettle and coffee maker. Please note: there is no running water inside this building, however we will have a 5 gallon jug of well water set up in a water dispenser for you to access there. We ask guests to clean up after themselves in these spaces. The handwashing area is set up for rinsing off dishes while you're here as well. We will make sure to provide a dish tub, cleaning supplies, enough dishes, utensils and mugs for up to 8 people (or compostable picnicware if necessary at the time of rental). Note about the train: There are train tracks that run along the river in front of our property. The tracks are dropped down low enough that you can just see the top of the train, with trees also blocking the sound. The train will only sound its horn here if there are animals on the tracks, a fairly rare occurrence after four years living here. All in all, it isn't bothersome feature to most who stay, and we've had positive feedback from renters. It still feels fair to note.

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Rivers Edge Retreat

2 sites · RVs1 acres · Saint Regis, MT

The old railway road bed that serviced the Mill Creek Saw Mill runs through the middle of my property. My log cabin is one of only three high cabins that sit on the back of the Clark Fork River. Learn more about this land:5 RV camp spots, either Motorhome or Trailer. Dry camping only for now will be adding electrical in the near future. Water is available via hose.Enjoy the wildlife that frequent the area. Bald Eagles and Osprey reside in the trees on property and can be seen fishing in the waters behind property.River views from property and fishing access down to river via sloped trail. Public access for fishing and swimming and boat launch are across the river and about a 4 minute drive from camp.1/2 mile from State cut off Rd. Highway 135 and Highway 90 in Saint Regis. Golfing at Trestle Creek Golf Course 500 yards from camp. Bike the Hiawatha trail designed to take you through views of Mt back country from abounded train trails, ride through old trail tunnels and experience Montana’s beauty. Glacier National Park just 2.5 hours from camp.Flathead Lake 1 hour from camp. 4 X 4 trails just 1 minute from camp.

The best camping near Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests guide

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Get out of town!

No, really. Need a little vacation from everyday life? The Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest provides premium “unplug and unwind” opportunities. The four

million

diverse acres offers breathtaking scenery, wildlife viewing galore, ample hiking and backpacking trails, and basically any outdoor activity you can imagine. Whether you’re lookin’ for a cozy cabin escape, a family reunion getaway, or to explore the backcountry, folks of all strokes will be pleased with the array of overnight accommodations. From the dry rugged canyons, to the moist cedar forests. to the rolling uplands, the varied landscape is home to a myriad of animal inhabitants. Known for their wild character, nearly half of the forests are designated wilderness. Ready for some ragin’ rapids? The forests are home to three rivers, popular among adrenaline junkie floaters—the Selway, the Lochsa, and the Salmon. Whatever your MO, there’s a way to relax and recharge at this National Forest!