North Fork Slate Creek Campground
The North Fork Slate Creek Campground consists of five campsites, picnic tables and firerings located at the confluence of Slate Creek and its North Fork. Hikers as well as mountain bikers can enjoy a number of loop trails in the area. Parking is suitable for up to five vehicles. Small tent/travel trailers can be utilized as can self-contained pickup campers and motor homes.
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 | 45.6426° N, 116.1139° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- PrescribedRx Doc Denny - Srrd
12 mi from the campground
- PrescribedRx Scotts Grove Piles Mcs
35 mi from the campground
- PrescribedBrush Rx
37 mi from the campground · 645 acres
- PrescribedRx Blue Horse Rrrd
37 mi from the campground · 20 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 ↗ | 19.5 mi |
Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Call ahead; hours change seasonally.
Explore
Worth a stop
- 10.6 miBlackerby Picnic Area ↗Day use
Trails nearby
- 0.2 miWaterspout Creek4.1 mi trail
- 0.3 miNorth Fork Slate Creek ↗7.5 mi trail
- 0.3 miPatrol Point1.5 mi trail
- 0.4 miPeter Ready2.5 mi trail
- 0.8 miNo Business2.8 mi trail
- 2.6 miTimbered Bench ↗6.9 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
Payette National Forest begins about 7.1 miles away, and it is the closest of these.
- 7.1 miPayette National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 2,407,306 acres
- 7.1 miGospel-Hump Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 205,395 acres
- 7.6 miNez Perce-Clearwater National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 4,072,795 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
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- Dr. Wilson Foskett Home and DrugstoreBuilding · White Bird · 12.2 mi
- White Bird GradeStructure · White Bird · 13.7 mi
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at North Fork Slate Creek Campground?
No. North Fork Slate 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 North Fork Slate Creek Campground?
Nothing. North Fork Slate Creek Campground is listed as free. No Fee.
Source: Forest Service
Is North Fork Slate 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 North Fork Slate Creek Campground?
North Fork Slate Creek Campground is listed for tents only.
Source: Forest Service
What if North Fork Slate Creek Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Rocky Bluff Campground (5.1 mi, first-come), Fish Creek Group Use (13.9 mi), and South Fork Group Site 5 (14.7 mi, partly first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby