Where Kelly Creek flows through the Clearwater National Forest, this established campground sits on open terrain along the water's edge. The US Forest Service manages the site, which provides direct creek access in Idaho's north-central wilderness. Ruby Creek Campground lies less than a mile north for campers exploring multiple forest service options in the drainage.
The creek-side location puts running water within steps of camping spots. Forest service roads provide vehicle access to the site, though conditions may vary seasonally. Campers can expect typical national forest amenities and regulations at this creek-front location.
Description
The Kelly Creek area offers many opportunities for hiking, backpacking, camping, fly fishing, and a place to enjoy the quiet solitude beside a mountain stream. The area’s trailhead provides access to Little Moose Ridge Trail #760 which rolls from saddle to peak following a ridgeline 9 miles to connector trails, while Kelly Creek Trail #567 follows Kelly Creek and its tributaries for 22-1/2 miles. It’s an easy grade with scenic meadows with the last 3 miles climbing steeply toward the Bitterroot Divide. Kelly Creek, itself, is one of the best-kept fly fishing secrets in Idaho. Here, wild west-slope cutthroat trout leap to take a fly and then dive for the bottom. It is a remote location and truly a place where you will feel like you have the river all to yourself. Visit our Road Condition Updates page for more information and select "North Fork Corridor."
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Map & DirectionsKelly Creek Camp is located in Idaho near Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests
Coordinates
46.72100089 N
115.08500027 W
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Access
Site Types
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Features
Drive Time
- 3 hrs 47 min from Missoula, MT
- 4 hrs 33 min from Coeur d'Alene, ID
- 4 hrs 44 min from Lewiston, ID
- 5 hrs 2 min from Spokane, WA
