USDA Forest Service · Idaho
Washington Creek Campground
USDA Forest Service · Idaho, United States
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Elevation
- 2,234 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile none · AT&T none · Verizon none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Access road
- WASHINGTON CR CAMP GRD (NFSR 247-B) · native material · suitable for passenger cars
- Lake
- Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests
- Address
- ID
- Activities
- Camping, Picnicking
Season dates aren't confirmed for this campground yet - opening and closing dates haven't been verified. Check the operator's page or call ahead before you plan a trip.
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About
Crossing the bridge over to Washington Creek Campground, visitors gain a splendid view overlooking the North Fork of the Clearwater River. This campground offers one host site and 23 campsites (including one group site). Each site contains a gravel parking pad, picnic table and fire ring, with access to 5 restrooms and 3 water spigots which are distributed around the loop for visitors’ convenience. Washington Ridge Trail departs from the campground, offering visitors quick access to higher elevation perspective. The trail is open to hikers, stock users, bicyclists and motorcycles. With river access along the full length of the campground, the area also offers ample opportunities for fishing, swimming or just dipping one’s toes in the crisp clear water.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39° | 27° | -13° | 49° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 40° | 28° | -2° | 54° | 10 of 11 |
| March | 47° | 31° | 18° | 67° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 51° | 35° | 20° | 76° | 9 of 11 |
| May | 64° | 45° | 34° | 86° | 0 of 11 |
| June | 72° | 51° | 39° | 93° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 88° | 62° | 49° | 101° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 88° | 61° | 50° | 101° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 75° | 53° | 42° | 92° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 60° | 42° | 31° | 79° | 2 of 10 |
| November | 47° | 35° | 0° | 69° | 6 of 10 |
| December | 38° | 28° | 13° | 54° | 9 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
Trails nearby
- Sheep Mountain Trailhead · 3.6 mi as the crow flies
Lodge Creek Loop 12 mi Hike, Lodge Creek a 2.3 mi Hike, Tepee Creek F 2.0 mi Hike · Drive there - Clark Mountain/Orogrande Trailhead · 8.0 mi as the crow flies
Fir Creek 7.8 mi Hike, Cottonwood Creek 2.7 mi Hike · Drive there - Fourth Of July Trailhead · 8.8 mi as the crow flies
Windy Ridge 23 mi Hike · Drive there
All 1,286 trails in Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest
Trailheads the Park Service and the Forest Service map, within 10 miles as the crow flies; each trail's page has its length, climbing and the Service's description.
Nearby campgrounds
- Riviera Camp · USDA Forest Service · 5 mi
- Station Creek Camp · USDA Forest Service · 5 mi
- Bungalow Camp · USDA Forest Service · 6 mi
- Jazz Creek Camp · USDA Forest Service · 7 mi
- Weitas Campground · USDA Forest Service · 7 mi
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