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Places to Camp near North Fork, ID

141 Reviews

North Fork is the perfect place for adventurous campers and RVers. North Fork is an adventure-filled destination for those who love the outdoorsy camper lifestyle. But it's also great for those who prefer to spend time near the city, exploring and sightseeing. Find the best campgrounds near North Fork, ID. Read reviews from campers like you and find your perfect campsite.

Best Camping Sites Near North Fork, ID (117)

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    Wagonhammer RV Park & Campground

    6 Reviews
    7 Photos
    43 Saves
    North Fork, Idaho

    Wagonhammer RV Park and Campground is a privately owned, Good Sam Park. Our luxury RV Campground is an ideal spot for those who are seeking exciting Idaho outdoor adventures and for those who just want to get away from it all in a relaxing vacation location. Located in northeastern Idaho near the Montana state line just 19 miles north of Salmon Idaho our North Fork Idaho RV Park and Campgrounds is on the banks of the Salmon River, adjacent to Highway 93 and in the heart of the Central Idaho Rocky Mountains. Choose from pull thru full hookup sites or electric & water sites only right on the river. Our pet friendly camping sites include a fabulous nature walking path where your dogs can run and play unleashed.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    • RVs

    $25 - $45 / night

  2. Camper-submitted photo from BLM Morgan Bar Recreation Site
  3. Camper-submitted photo from Twin Lakes
  4. Camper-submitted photo from Twin Creek Campground
  5. Camper-submitted photo from Indian Trees Campground

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    Indian Trees Campground

    6 Reviews
    16 Photos
    32 Saves
    Sula, Montana

    Overview

    Indian Trees Campground is a quiet place to stay 3/4 miles off of Highway 93 in the mountains of southwest Montana. It provides access to a number of enjoyable recreational activities, as well as the vast scenery of the rugged Bitterroot National Forest. The area boasts wild game, high quality water and wild and scenic rivers.

    Recreation

    Visitors enjoy a variety of recreational opportunities, including hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding. A number of trails can be accessed near the campground, including the Nez Perce National Historic Trail and the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail. The Nez Perce NHT is a 3.1-mile trail begins near the turnoff to the campground and follows a portion of the original Nez Perce route. Explorers in the early 1800s also used the route, and wagon ruts are still visible along parts of the trail. The Continental Divide National Scenic Trail is also nearby. Fishing is available in nearby Camp Creek. Anglers will find mostly cutthroat trout but other species are available. A variety of wildlife, including big game like mule and white-tailed deer, elk and moose, makes its home in the area.

    Facilities

    The campground offers 15 single-family campsites, available for tent and RV camping. Most sites can accommodate up to 10 people and two vehicles, however, one site can accommodate up to 15 people. Site #6 is accessible, while Site #2 is designated for use by bicyclists. Each site is equipped with a table and campfire ring with grill. Accessible vault toilets and drinking water are provided. A campground host is on-site. Utility hookups are not available.

    Natural Features

    The campground is conveniently located near Highway 93, at an elevation of about 5,100 feet. It is named for the numerous scarred ponderosa pine trees in the area. Native American populations that once lived in or frequented the area stripped the trees of bark to expose and extract the tree's sweet cambium layer for food. The trees remain historically significant and provide shade to the campground.

    Nearby Attractions

    Popular Lost Trail Hot Springs is located less than a half-mile from the campground. Unlike the majority of natural hot springs, Lost Trail lacks sulfur, making it odorless and very comfortable for swimming. A general store and lodging is located in Sula Store, about 5 miles north.

    • Fires
    • RVs
    • Tents
    • Trash
    • Picnic Table
    • Drinking Water

    $15 / night

  6. Camper-submitted photo from Tower Rock Recreation Site

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    Tower Rock Recreation Site

    3 Reviews
    6 Photos
    14 Saves
    Carmen, Idaho

    6 campsites on the Upper Salmon River. Fishing for trout and steelhead in the river, with a boat ramp for access. This was one of Lewis and Clark`s campsites during their historic exploration of the west

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • ADA Access
    • RVs
    • Tents
    • Standard (Tent/RV)
  7. Camper-submitted photo from River's Fork Lodge & RV Park
  8. Camper-submitted photo from Twin Creek Campground Group Camping Site

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    Twin Creek Campground Group Camping Site

    2 Reviews
    13 Photos
    4 Saves
    Gibbonsville, Idaho

    Overview

    Twin Creek Group Camping Site is part of the larger Twin Creek Campground. This beautiful campsite is located 15 miles north of North Fork, Idaho, and is situated along Twin Creek at an elevation of 5,100 feet.

    Recreation

    The recreational opportunities are abundant in this corner of the Salmon-Challis National Forest. There are fishing opportunities in the North Fork of the Salmon River and in Twin Creek. For the hikers, there are numerous trails in the area but trails #6108 and #6109 are located just behind the campground (pick up a visitor map or contact the North Fork District Office for more information). During certain parts of the year berry picking can be excellent around the campground.

    Facilities

    Twin Creek Campground Group Camping Site has numerous amenities including a large parking area (for multiple vehicles and or trailers), a double vault toilet, drinking water, four picnic tables (two of which are extra-long), a large fire ring, multiple barbeque pedestals, a large barbeque pit, a historic pavilion with a picnic table and benches, and two horseshoe pits. Electricity and water/sewer hookups are not available at this site/campground.

    Natural Features

    Twin Creek Campground Group Camping Site is located in the Twin Creek drainage near its confluence with the North Fork of the Salmon River. Large pine trees and brush surround the campsite offering plenty of shade and privacy.

    Nearby Attractions

    While you are in the area be sure to check out the beautiful Salmon River, located 15 south of the campsite. Also, brush up on some history and imagine you are Lewis and Clark as you travel along Highway 93, which contains portions of the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail.

    • Fires
    • RVs
    • Tents
    • Group
    • Standard (Tent/RV)
    • Picnic Table

    $20 / night

  9. Camper-submitted photo from Spring Creek Campground

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    Spring Creek Campground

    2 Reviews
    2 Photos
    21 Saves
    Shoup, Idaho

    5 developed campsites and numerous undeveloped sites on the Wild and Scenic Salmon River, upstream from its confluence with the Wild and Scenic Middle Fork. The area is easy to explore-- it's webbed with dirt roads, jeep trails, and single track trails. Fishing in the river for cutthroat and rainbow trout, steelhead and whitefish. Put-in for a 10 mile run with Class III rapids at the popular day use area. Take-out at Cove Creek.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • RVs
    • Tents
    • Standard (Tent/RV)
    • Picnic Table
  10. Camper-submitted photo from Alta Campground

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    Alta Campground

    3 Reviews
    14 Photos
    17 Saves
    Shoup, Idaho

    Overview

    Alta Campground is located in a scenic forest in the heart of Montana's Bitterroot National Forest. The West Fork of the Bitterroot River flows nearby, giving visitors access to some of the best fishing the area has to offer, as well as other water-related recreation.

    Recreation

    Fly fishing and wading in the Bitterroot River, which runs alongside the campground, are popular activities. During high water season, canoeing and rafting are available as well. A variety of trails and unimproved roads are great for exploring by bike or off-road vehicle. Hiking trails to various mountain peaks, including to Lookout, Razorback and Thunder Mountains, as well as Beaver and Deer Creek Points, are nearby. The Alta Pine interpretive trail is nearby. Painted Rocks Lake is located about five miles north of the campground. Visitors enjoy swimming, boating and fishing. Anglers will find mountain whitefish and a variety of trout.

    Facilities

    The campground offers 14 campsites, three of which are accessible, for tent and RV camping. Each site can accommodate up to 10 people and two vehicles. Utility hookups are not available. Parking spurs are gravel. Each site is equipped with a table and campfire ring with grill. Accessible vault toilets and drinking water are provided. A campground host is available on-site and trash collection bins are placed throughout the facility. Please properly store food in vehicles or hard sided campers to reduce attractants to wildlife, such as bears.

    Natural Features

    The campground is located along the West Fork of the Bitterroot River, a popular fishing river in the area. Large, yellow-barked ponderosa pine trees tower above many of the campsites, which along with fir, aspen and lodgepole pine, provide pleasant shade. The campground is situated at an elevation of about 4,580 feet. A variety of wildlife can be seen in the area, including bald eagles, mule and white-tailed deer, moose, elk, bighorn sheep and numerous songbirds.

    Nearby Attractions

    The Alta Ranger Station, located on the West Fork of the Bitterroot River, was the first Forest Service Ranger Station in the United States, built in 1899. It remains a popular tourist location and is just minutes from the campground. Hughes Creek, once a vibrant placer gold mining site, is nearby. The historic area accounted for 88 percent of all the placer gold recovered in Ravalli County from 1904-1948. Horse Creek natural hot springs can be found about 18 miles south from the campground, via gravel road with high-clearance vehicle recommended. The nearest town is Conner, which provides some services and is approximately 27 miles to the north. Darby is about 32 miles away and offers full services.

    Charges & Cancellations

    A $10.00 service fee will apply if you change or cancel your reservation. Late cancellations are subject to additional fees. For full details see NRRS Reservation Policy.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • RVs
    • Tents
    • Standard (Tent/RV)
    • Picnic Table

    $15 / night


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