Leggett Creek Campground
Just 14 miles west of Elk City off Highway 14, Leggett Creek campground provides easy access to larger RV's and trailers in its five campsites, serviced by a metal fire ring and one SST (Sweet Smelling Toilet). There are no refuse receptacles provided. It provides public fishing access to Leggett Creek and the South Fork of the Clearwater River. Road access to lower Leggett Creek and the Reed Mountain area is via Leggett Creek Road #649.
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 | Open |
| Season | The campground is open year-round, but might not be accessible because of snow |
| Forest | Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests |
| Fees | No Fee. |
| Rules | Garbage services not available. Pack It In, Pack It Out. |
Weather by month
Getting there
| Coordinates | 45.8260° N, 115.6299° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- PrescribedRx Blue Horse Rrrd
12 mi from the campground · 20 acres
- PrescribedRx Doc Denny - Srrd
17 mi from the campground
- PrescribedRx Sad/Horse/Island Piles - Mcrd
17 mi from the campground
- PrescribedRx Scotts Grove Piles Mcs
27 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 ↗ | 24.4 mi |
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Worth a stop
- 11.2 miFlint Creek Trailhead ↗Trailhead
Trails nearby
- 1.6 miCenter Star ↗6.2 mi trail
- 2.3 miFranklin - Buckhorn Cutoff3.2 mi trail
- 2.6 miNewsome Creek ↗19.7 mi trail
- 2.6 miVictory Creek /Indian Trail ↗10.4 mi trail
- 3 miMackey Mine ↗5.2 mi trail
- 3.2 miMonroe Bear Creek ↗13.8 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
- 8.5 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
- Elk City Wagon Road-Vicory Gulch–Smith Grade SegmentSite · Elk City · 2.9 mi
- Gold Point MillBuilding · Elk City · 11.8 mi
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Leggett Creek Campground?
No. Leggett 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 Leggett Creek Campground?
Nothing. Leggett Creek Campground is listed as free. No Fee.
Source: Forest Service
Is Leggett 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
How many sites does Leggett Creek Campground have?
5 sites.
Source: Forest Service
Can I bring an RV to Leggett Creek Campground?
Leggett Creek Campground is listed for tents only.
Source: Forest Service
What if Leggett Creek Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Oxbow Campsite (2.2 mi, first-come), Sing Lee Campground (4.3 mi, first-come), and Rainy Day Campground (5.7 mi, first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby