Campground

South Fork Group Site 5 - Nez Perce NF (ID)

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

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South Fork Group Site 5 - Nez Perce NF (ID) campground
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Weekend availability at South Fork Group Site 5 - Nez Perce NF (ID)

Live from Recreation.gov · checked Sep 18, 8:44 AM 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 South Fork Group Site 5 - Nez Perce NF (ID)?

as of September 18

Sites are open right now — we found space out to Sep. That changes fast at a campground. We check South Fork Group Site 5 - Nez Perce NF (ID) 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 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
Group Standard Area No Hookup

About this campground

Overview South Fork Campground is nestled along the South Fork of Clearwater River. All standard sites are first-come, first-served, but a group site that can accommodate up to 25 people is available for reservations. South Fork Campground is well-suited to moderately-sized RVs. An abundance of recreational activities and scenic attractions are in the area.Recreation Anglers can fish for trout, steelhead and salmon in the Clearwater River. Berry picking is popular in season.Facilities Each campsite has a picnic table, grill, tent pad and paved parking spur. Vault toilets are provided. Drinking water is available during the peak season only. A camp host may be on-site during the summer.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. South Fork Campground is located in the Highway 14 Corridor. This area features forested canyons with sections of rugged granite outcroppings, as well as gently sloping lodgepole pine-covered uplands and lush wildflower meadows. Nearby Attractions The campground's proximity to Highway 14 makes it easy to do a scenic drive. This picturesque route winds through changing landscapes and historic areas.

Getting there

From the Forest Service offices in Grangeville, head south on Grangeville-Salmon Road. Turn left at the drive-in theater toward the small town Mt. Idaho. Continue on the Mt. Idaho Grade toward Elk City on Highway 14. The South Fork Campground is located just past mile marker 15 on Highway 14. The campground is located between the highway and the river and the entrance to the campground is marked with a campground sign. Physical address: 2435 Highway 14 Grangeville, ID 83530

Elevation
2,264 ft
Contact
208-983-1950

Activities

  • WILDLIFE VIEWING
  • FISHING
  • CAMPING

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