Castle Creek Campground
Castle Creek Campground is located along the South Fork of the Clearwater River at milepost 14 on Highway 14 east of Grangeville, Idaho. The campground has 9 units with picnic tables, water, and toilets. There is also access for RVs and trailers.
More like this: first-come in Idaho · tent only in Idaho
Amenities & rules
| Equipment | Tents |
| Fees | $12.00 per night. There is an additional fee of $3 for each extra vehicle. |
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Status | Open |
| Season | The campground is open year-round, but might not be accessible because of snow |
| Forest | Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests |
| Fees | $12.00 per night. There is an additional fee of $3 for each extra vehicle. |
| Rules | Garbage services are not available; "Pack It In, Pack It Out." |
Weather by month
Getting there
| Coordinates | 45.8316° N, 115.9724° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- PrescribedRx Doc Denny - Srrd
3 mi from the campground
- PrescribedRx Scotts Grove Piles Mcs
22 mi from the campground
- PrescribedRx Blue Horse Rrrd
29 mi from the campground · 20 acres
- PrescribedRx Sad/Horse/Island Piles - Mcrd
29 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 ↗ | 9.5 mi |
Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Call ahead; hours change seasonally.
Explore
Video
A Video Tour of Castle Creek Campground on Anderson Ranch Reservoir
Trails nearby
- 0.2 miCastle Creek2.5 mi trail
- 0.3 miCastle Creek CG Bridge Trailunder 0.1 mi trail
- 1.9 mi2009A Connector0.3 mi trail
- 2.6 miHayes Creek2.2 mi trail
- 2.8 miEarthquake2.6 mi trail
- 4 miFrank Brown ↗10.6 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
- 10 miGospel-Hump Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 205,395 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
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On the National Register nearby
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Castle Creek Campground?
No. Castle Creek Campground 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 Castle Creek Campground?
$12.00 per night. There is an additional fee of $3 for each extra vehicle.
Source: Forest Service
Is Castle Creek Campground open right now?
Open 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 Castle Creek Campground?
Castle Creek Campground is listed for tents only.
Source: Forest Service
What if Castle Creek Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are South Fork Group Site 5 (0.1 mi, partly first-come), Fish Creek Group Use (5.4 mi), and Rocky Bluff Campground (13.5 mi, first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby