Public Campground
Orogrande Summit Campground
Orogrande Summit Campground is located in the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests, featuring forested terrain with elevations that provide a rugged landscape. Temperatures can range from lows in the 30s Fahrenheit during cooler months to highs in the 80s during summer. Nearby, visitors can explore the historic mining town of Elk City or enjoy outdoor activities at the Clearwater River.
Description
Orogrande Summit is a developed campground with camp pads, all dispersed throughout open timber. Expect to see alpine country with associated wildlife in this high-elevation campground on the route to Buffalo Hump. Wildhorse Lake is about two miles by road northwest of the site. This campground also serves as the trailhead for Columbia Ridge Trail #205.
Detours Nearby

Ohara Bar Campground
3 hrs 27 min away

Three Rivers Resort & Campground
4 hrs 10 min away
Drive Time
- 4 hrs 16 min from Lewiston, ID
- 5 hrs 59 min from Boise, ID
- 6 hrs 2 min from Walla Walla, WA
- 6 hrs 32 min from Missoula, MT
Location
Orogrande Summit Campground is located in Idaho
Directions
From State Highway 14, turn south on Crooked River Road #233 and travel approximately 18.6 miles to the campsite which is located on a saddle on Columbia Ridge.
Coordinates
45.63815 N
115.60662 W
Connectivity
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Connectivity
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Access
Site Types
- Tent Sites

