Sitting above the Lochsa River along Highway 12 in Clearwater National Forest, Boulder Flat is easy to drive past. The campground is not well marked from the road, so slow down and watch carefully. It sits just west of Wilderness Gateway and provides comparatively straightforward highway access, making it a practical choice for camp trailers and stock trailers. Amenities are basic: toilets, campfire rings, and pet-friendly sites in a mix of forested and open terrain. The river runs audibly nearby. Campers who find the site tend to describe it as more rustic than its neighbor, so come prepared for a no-frills stay.
Description
Currently the forest is open to dispersed camping in most areas. Limited motorized access for dispersed camping or parking may be allowed from the centerline of designated roads (300 feet) and designated trails (100 feet).
Camping in dispersed sites is limited to a total of 18 days use. Camps must be moved to a minimum of 5 miles from the original site to qualify for a new 18-day limit; camps cannot be returned to the original sites within 45 days [36 CFR 261.58(a)].
A few rules may be posted in campgrounds or at popular dispersed sites. The rules are meant to protect the site and the environment and to help you enjoy your camping trip.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsBoulder Flat is located in Idaho near Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests
Coordinates
46.338917038658224 N
115.31430495629616 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Group
- Equestrian
Features
For Campers
- Toilets
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Pull-Through Sites
Drive Time
- 1 hr 52 min from Missoula, MT
- 2 hrs 13 min from Lewiston, ID
- 3 hrs 54 min from Spokane, WA
- 3 hrs 55 min from Coeur d'Alene, ID
