Dispersed camping along Big Smith Creek puts campers directly in Clearwater National Forest, managed by the US Forest Service and accessible by vehicle. No developed amenities are listed for this site, which is typical of dispersed designations in this forest. Wild Goose Campground sits to the east as a developed alternative if hookups or facilities matter. Campers comfortable with primitive conditions and self-sufficient setups will find this a workable base for exploring the surrounding national forest terrain.
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Map & DirectionsBig Smith Creek is located in Idaho near Kooskia
Coordinates
46.166812 N
115.734124 W
Connectivity
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Connectivity
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- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Features
DISPERSED CAMPING
Enjoy dispersed camping on government land and leave no trace. Pack in and pack out. No (or limited) services at this camping area. Permit may be required.
PERMIT might be REQUIRED
We curate permit requirements across the US for our PRO members. Try PRO to see if Big Smith Creek needs a permit.
Drive Time
- 1 hr 35 min from Lewiston, ID
- 2 hrs 28 min from Missoula, MT
- 3 hrs 22 min from Walla Walla, WA
- 3 hrs 26 min from Coeur d'Alene, ID
