Fishing and hiking draw campers to this Nez Perce National Forest site southeast of Elk City, where Ditch Creek runs through the surrounding terrain. The campground operates under US Forest Service management with a season running May 15 to October 15. Nearby, Nez Perce National Forest Red River Campground sits roughly a mile to the east, giving anglers and hikers additional staging options along this corridor. Plan accordingly for early-season snow at elevation.
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Map & DirectionsNez Perce National Forest Ditch Creek Campground is located in Idaho near Elk City
Public CampgroundDirections
From State Highway 14, turn south onto Red River-Dixie Road #222. Follow Road #222 to Red River Ranger Station (now closed) and its junction with Red River Hot Springs Road #234. Turn east on Road #234 and continue approximately 3 miles to the campground, which is about 6 miles west of Red River Hot Springs.
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45.74692089 N
115.2973304 W
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Drive Time
- 4 hrs 56 min from Lewiston, ID
- 5 hrs 54 min from Missoula, MT
- 6 hrs 42 min from Walla Walla, WA
- 6 hrs 48 min from Coeur d'Alene, ID
