Campground

Fish Creek Pavilion

Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests · Grangeville · Idaho — managed by USDA Forest Service

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Fish Creek Pavilion campground
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Weekend availability at Fish Creek Pavilion

Live from Recreation.gov · checked Sep 18, 2:34 PM PT
  • Fri, Sep 25
    Limited
    1/1 sites

Friday + Saturday nights, sites bookable both nights. Counts come from a rotating sweep and can lag a cancellation by up to a day — alerts watch your exact dates within minutes.

How booked is Fish Creek Pavilion?

as of September 18

Sites are open right now — we found space out to Sep. That changes fast at a campground. We check Fish Creek Pavilion around the clock, so the moment your dates fill up and a cancellation reopens them, you'll be first to know. Weekdays still have room — for now.

Weekends (Saturday night)

Sep 26Open

Weekdays (Wednesday night)

Sep 23Open
Sep 30Open

Availability checked directly against the reservation system, out to 3 months ahead.

Campsites & amenities

Site-level details from Recreation.gov's official catalog.

Campsites
1
Electric sites
1
Pull-through
1
Max rig length
20 ft
Shelter Electric

About this campground

Overview Fish Creek Pavilion is a day-use picnic area adjacent to Fish Creek Campground. It's situated in a meadow surrounded by conifers and near a variety of recreational activities.Recreation The Fish Creek Cross Country Trail begins within the adjacent campground. This 7-mile multi-use loop is open to hikers, mountain bikers, horseback riders and off-road vehicle enthusiasts. Hikers will find additional foot trails as well. Visitors who wish to camp can stay at Fish Creek Campground, which has first-come, first-served sites. Groups can reserve the Fish Creek Group Site about 2 miles down the road.Facilities The accessible pavilion can accommodate up to 75 people. Eight picnic tables, two barbecue grills, electricity and lights are provided. Drinking water is available from June 15 to September 15. A short paved path leads to additional picnic tables and campfire circle with benches.Natural Features In the heart of north central Idaho, rugged peaks, deep canyons, dense forests and remote wilderness comprise the Nez Perce National Forest. Due in large part to dramatic elevational differences, the forest supports a wide variety of vegetation, from cedar groves to desert ecosystems. Fish Creek Pavilion is located in the Salmon River/Highway 95 Corridor. The landscape here varies from the emerald Salmon River pouring through steep canyon walls to sapphire Moore's Lake in the remote Gospel-Hump Wilderness. Nearby Attractions Grangeville is the nearest town. It offers camping supplies and a historical museum.

Getting there

From Grangeville, head south on Grangeville-Salmon Road for approximately 7 miles to the Fish Creek Meadows area. Turn right onto Forest Road 4600. The entrance to Fish Creek Pavilion is located 300 feet ahead on the left.

Elevation
5,093 ft
Contact
208-983-1950

Activities

  • HORSEBACK RIDING
  • HIKING
  • CAMPING

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