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South Fork Campground has 9 tent / RV campsites. Sites 1 through 4 are near the entrance.
Water
Yes, and it was good water on a pressurized system.
Restroom
There is a vault style outhouse. It was clean and well stocked.
Electricity
No.
Firewood
No, you will need to provide your own.
Pets
Pets are allowed but must be on a leash.
Picnic Area
There is no picnic area, but there are three picnic areas along the South Fork of the Clearwater River a few miles downstream.
Handicap Access
Yes, the outhouse is handicap accessible and the paved roads make it accessible.
RV Dump Site
There are two, however, they have been disabled to reduce cost.
Host On-Site
Yes, she was very helpful.
Phone Service
No phone service, however, Grangeville, Idaho, is not far and has both cell reception and pay phones available.
Garbage Services
Yes, in a bear resistant dumpster. Recreation.gov says this is a pack it in pack it out site so the garbage service may have been discontinued for 2011.
Fishing
The South Fork of the Clearwater has a steelhead and a salmon run. We saw people fishing the pools below the rapids in several locations along the way. Check the regulations for seasons and restrictions.
Boating
No.
Swimming
Not really, the Clearwater River flows by but it is not the best for swimming. Swim at your own risk.
Recreation
Camping and fishing the Clearwater River for trout, salmon and steelhead seem to be the primary recreational activities here.
Wildlife
We saw a deer and a large number of song birds in or near South Fork Campground. There are bear living in these woods so use caution with your food and garbage storage. There is a bear resistant dumpster for your garbage, use it every night.
Fee Schedule
The large group site (#5) is $25.00 per day while the rest of the sites are $8.00 per day and $2.00 per day for your extra vehicle. There is very little extra parking.
Reservations
The group site (#5) is reservable through recreation.gov, but the rest of the campground operates on a first come first serve basis.
Fees & Res.
The group site (#5) is reservable through recreation.gov, but the rest of the campground operates on a first come first serve basis. The large group site (#5) is $25.00 per day while the rest of the sites are $8.00 per day and $2.00 per day for your extra vehicle. There is very little extra parking.
South Fork Campground
π Grangeville/Lapwai
π 45.83028,-115.97194
β° 2,299 ft
South Fork Campground is set along the South Fork of the Clearwater River and Hwy 14 East. It is nestled in the forest along the river with wild roses, honeysuckle and daisies sprinkled throughout adding to the charm of the setting. There is a small, beautiful, green meadow in the campground with a pole rail fence around it. We visited in late June on a week day and were the only campers staying overnight. The campground is often full on holiday weekends.
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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 6.5 miles to South Fork Campground which will be on your right.
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