Slims Camp
Slims Camp has picnic areas, toilet and three RV/Trailer pads. Access is very difficult for persons with disabilities. This site is off the main road, has fishing access and access to Meadow Creek National Recreation Trail. Stock facilities available for equestrians.
More like this: first-come in Idaho · free in Idaho · tent only in Idaho
Amenities & rules
| Equipment | Tents |
| Fees | No Fee. |
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Status | Closed for the season. Forest Service sites close for the season; check the official page for the reopening date. |
| Season | The campground is open year-round, but might not be accessible because of snow |
| Forest | Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests |
| Fees | No Fee. |
Weather by month
Getting there
| Coordinates | 46.0345° N, 115.2889° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- PrescribedRx Sad/Horse/Island Piles - Mcrd
7 mi from the campground
- PrescribedRx Blue Horse Rrrd
17 mi from the campground · 20 acres
- PrescribedRx Crane Creek Mcs
31 mi from the campground
- PrescribedRx Scotts Grove Piles Mcs
33 mi from the campground
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| Outdoor gear | Rae Bros. Sporting Goods ↗ | 40.5 mi |
| RV sales & service | Hamilton RV Sales Of Montana ↗ | 56.6 mi |
Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Call ahead; hours change seasonally.
Explore
Worth a stop
- 6.8 miFog Mountain Trailhead ↗Trailhead
- 11.1 miFlint Creek Trailhead ↗Trailhead
Trails nearby
- 0.3 miMeadow Creek ↗22.3 mi trail
- 0.7 miSelway River Trail ↗38.4 mi trail
- 2 miGedney ↗10.5 mi trail
- 3.2 miHorse Point ↗8.2 mi trail
- 3.4 miHorse Creek ↗7.9 mi trail
- 3.5 miOtter Butte ↗6.4 mi trail
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
Public land it sits in
This campground sits inside Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest.
- inNez Perce-Clearwater National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 4,072,795 acres
- 1.9 miSelway-Bitterroot Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 1,347,644 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
Other campgrounds nearby
Cabin and lookout rentals nearby
On the National Register nearby
- Fenn Ranger StationHistoric district · Kooskia · 13.1 mi
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Slims Camp?
No. Slims Camp is first-come, first-served. Sites are taken on arrival and paid at the fee station.
Source: Forest Service
How much does it cost to camp at Slims Camp?
Nothing. Slims Camp is listed as free. No Fee.
Source: Forest Service
Is Slims Camp open right now?
Closed for the season as of Oct 26, 2026. Season The campground is open year-round, but might not be accessible because of snow.
Source: Forest Service status
Can I bring an RV to Slims Camp?
Slims Camp is listed for tents only.
Source: Forest Service
What if Slims Camp is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Selway Falls Campground (1.1 mi, first-come), Twenty-mile Bar Dispersed Site (5 mi, first-come), and Boyd Creek Campground (8.1 mi, first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby