Canyon Creek, near Orofino, Idaho, is a fantastic spot for those looking to escape into nature without breaking the bank. This campground offers a serene environment with stunning views of the lake and surrounding mountains, making it a perfect backdrop for your camping adventures.

The sites here are clean and well-kept, with picnic tables for your meals and a vault toilet on-site for convenience. Campers rave about the peaceful atmosphere, with many noting that they felt like they had the place to themselves. One visitor described it as “super quiet,” which is ideal for relaxation or a weekend getaway with friends.

If you’re into swimming or fishing, you’ll love the access to the lake right at your doorstep. The local scenery is breathtaking, and there’s plenty of wildlife to spot. As one happy camper put it, “Such a beautiful view and lots of nature to see.” Just keep in mind that there’s no drinking water or electric hookups, so come prepared.

Getting to Canyon Creek involves a bit of a drive along a rough gravel road, but the journey is worth it for the tranquility and natural beauty that awaits. Whether you’re pitching a tent, parking your RV, or renting a cabin, this spot is a great choice for a laid-back camping experience.

Canyon Creek offers 17 primitive sites (no electricity or water) with fire rings, picnic tables and a tent pad in a wooded setting located on the reservoir.  Canyon Creek has one boat launch with a dock, two restrooms, “Pack It In-Pack It Out” bags, and a trail.  Swimming is allowed at the boat ramp.  Canyon Creek is the perfect place to camp with well shaded sites.  Canyon Creek is a “Pack It In-Pack It Out” area there are no dumpsters or garbage cans available for use.  Please help keep the park clean by taking your trash with you when you leave.

Canyon Creek

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The Best Camping Near Orofino, Idaho

Stayed here many times and will go back again it is a great place to go and it's not far to travel to from orofino idaho for an inexpensive camp trip

Great secluded yet close to town place for boating, camping, and fishing

Very quiet, overlooking the lake. Clean vault toilets. Boat ramp. 4 miles of rough gravel  road with tight turns. 

Great hideaway 

Me and some buddies went for a weekend and there was only 1 other couple there the whole time. Super quiet, you feel like you’re alone from the rest of the world. Super relaxed. There’s a toilet on site.

Nice quiet location

My site was gorgeous, looking out over the lake! The Campground was very clean and quiet. Vault toilet was well maintained. Swimming in the lake at the foot of a mountain was sublime. 

Absolutely perfect!

Took about an hour to get to our campsite, but was so worth it. Was a creek at the top of a mountain in the middle, I guess hence the name. Local had wondered how we found his special fishing spot. Was a place to swim, but we did not get in. Such a beautiful view and lots of nature to see.

THE BEST CAMPING SITE OF OUR TRIP

No one is here on a beautiful October long weekend Saturday. I can see why. The reservoir level is way down! Just getting to the water is a challenge. Maybe this was nice years ago but it’s a good ways out from Orfino. Not worth the drive. 

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