Rocky Bluff Campground
Located on the cusp of the magical and mysterious Gospel-Hump Wilderness, hikers, campers, anglers, hunters and families alike will find four campsites with parking, picnic tables, firerings and a trailhead marking a trail which skirts the edge of the Wilderness. Campground area does not offer adequate room to maneuver towed trailers much longer than 15 feet, but pickup campers and mini motor homes would have little difficulty. Nearby fishing opportunities in Slate Creek, together with many historical mining sites in the vicinity makes Rocky Bluff Campground a unique and fun destination.
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 | This is rugged wild country with no cell phone service. Garbage services not available. Pack It In, Pack It Out. |
Weather by month
Getting there
| Coordinates | 45.6374° N, 116.0095° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- PrescribedRx Doc Denny - Srrd
10 mi from the campground
- PrescribedRx Blue Horse Rrrd
32 mi from the campground · 20 acres
- PrescribedRx Scotts Grove Piles Mcs
35 mi from the campground
- PrescribedBrush Rx
38 mi from the campground · 645 acres
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 ↗ | 20.6 mi |
Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Call ahead; hours change seasonally.
Explore
Worth a stop
- 14.4 miBlackerby Picnic Area ↗Day use
Trails nearby
- 0.3 miRocky Bluff/Ragg Station1.8 mi trail
- 0.4 miRound Top ↗6.7 mi trail
- 0.9 miIdaho Centennial Trail ↗25.2 mi trail
- 1.7 miHungry Ridge ↗8.4 mi trail
- 1.9 miHump Trail ↗24.4 mi trail
- 2.2 miSawyer Snow3.3 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
Gospel-Hump Wilderness begins about 2.2 miles away, and it is the closest of these.
- 2.2 miGospel-Hump Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 205,395 acres
- 4.6 miNez Perce-Clearwater National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 4,072,795 acres
- 5.1 miPayette National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 2,407,306 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
- Jurden Henry Elfers Barn and FieldBuilding · Lucile · 13.9 mi
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Rocky Bluff Campground?
No. Rocky Bluff 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 Rocky Bluff Campground?
Nothing. Rocky Bluff Campground is listed as free. No Fee.
Source: Forest Service
Is Rocky Bluff 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 Rocky Bluff Campground?
Rocky Bluff Campground is listed for tents only.
Source: Forest Service
What if Rocky Bluff Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are North Fork Slate Creek Campground (5.1 mi, first-come), South Fork Group Site 5 (13.5 mi, partly first-come), and Castle Creek Campground (13.5 mi, first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby