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Campsites
Castle Creek has 9 tent / RV campsites. Each site has a picnic table and fire ring with an attached grill. Most campsites have double width driveways. 1, 2 and 3 are across the creek from 4 through 9. 1 and 2 are the most secluded, 5 and 6 are very close together, while 9 is right on the river.
Water
Yes, and it was pretty good water.
Restroom
There is a newer vault style outhouse which was clean and well stocked.
Electricity
No.
Firewood
You will need to provide your own firewood.
Pets
Must be on a leash.
Picnic Area
None at Castle Creek but there are 3 picnic sites downstream a few miles.
Handicap Access
Yes, the outhouse is handicap accessible and the road and driveways are paved.
RV Dump Site
The Bear Den RV Resort at mile post 239 on Hwy 95 just west of Grangeville offers the nearest RV dumping station. They charge $5.00 to use it.
Host On-Site
Yes, but the host is housed at nearby South Fork Campground.
Phone Service
None here but Grangeville has both cell reception and pay phones available.
Garbage Services
Yes, there is garbage service available.
Fishing
Check the regulations for the salmon, steelhead and trout season and restrictions for the South Fork of the Clearwater River and other streams which are nearby.
Boating
No boat access from Castle Creek Campground.
Swimming
No, but if you play in the water, be careful.
Recreation
Camping, fishing, bird and wildlife watching, floating the river, photography and hiking are all recreations available here.
Wildlife
We saw a whitetail doe upstream, birds everywhere, and several ground squirrels in the campground. Watch for rattlesnakes as they live around here.
Fee Schedule
As of April 2017 campsites cost $12.00 per day with $3.00 for your extra vehicle.
Reservations
Castle Creek is not reservable.
Fees & Res.
Castle Creek is not reservable. As of February 2025, campsites cost $12.00 per day with $3.00 for your extra vehicle.
Castle Creek Campground
π Grangeville/Lapwai
π 45.828476,-115.967961
β° 2,290 ft
Castle Creek Campground is on the South Fork of the Clearwater River not far from Grangeville, Idaho. It is very similiar to South Fork Campground but not quite as picturesque. The campground is well shaded with pines and has thick undergrowth. In this area, the southern exposed hills are mostly bare while the valleys and northern exposures are forested. The elevation here is approximately 2300 feet.
Amenities
Recreation
Fees & Reservations
Getting There
From Grangeville, Idaho, take W. Main St to a right turn onto Mt. Idaho Road. Mt. Idaho Road becomes Mt. Idaho Grade Road in .2 miles. Follow Mt. Idaho Grade Road for 9.4 miles to another right turn onto ID Hwy 14 East. Mt Idaho Grade Road is rather steep so be prepared. Take Hwy 14 East about 6.1 miles to Castle Creek Campground which will be on your right.
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This information is accurate as of the date of the review.