Recreation area

Flint Creek Trailhead

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

First-come, first-served — no online reservations

About this campground

Flint Creek trailhead (designated as "American River" campground on the Forest Map) offers camp pads, a stock loading ramp, fire rings, hitching rails, meat pole and toilet. Flint Creek flows by the campsite. It serves as the trailhead for Flint Creek Trail #510.

Getting there

From Hwy. 14 in Elk City, turn north on American River Road in the center of town. Go past the school and the Elk City Ranger Station on the right. Continue on American River Road to the campground. 6.6 miles north of Elk City, via County Road #1859 or American River-Selway Road #443.

Activities

  • HIKING
  • HORSE CAMPING

Nearby federal campgrounds

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Details from Recreation.gov's official RIDB catalog. Conditions change — confirm with the managing office before you go. Not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.