Weitas Creek Campground
Weitas Campground is a very popular, no fee campground that’s located about 35 miles northeast of Pierce, just off Forest Service road [FSR] 250. Much of the campground’s appeal comes from its location along the shady banks of Weitas Creek, just south of the North Fork of the Clearwater River (you cross a bridge to reach the campground.) There are only six campsites, so Weitas Campground tends to fill quickly during the height of the summer recreation season. Trail #20 runs south, and then east, out of the campground, providing miles of first-class bank fishing opportunities. The trail eventually junctions with FSR 500, the Lolo Motorway.
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Amenities & rules
| Equipment | Tents |
| Fees | No Fee. |
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| 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 | 46.6376° N, 115.4331° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- PrescribedRx Crane Creek Mcs
28 mi from the campground
- PrescribedRx D4 Clearwater Crossing Admin
35 mi from the campground
- WildfireNugget Hill
40 mi from the campground · 70 acres
- PrescribedRx Sad/Horse/Island Piles - Mcrd
42 mi from the campground
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Explore
Worth a stop
- 3.1 miFourth Of July Trailhead ↗Trailhead
- 6.7 miClark Mountain/Orogrande Trailhead ↗Trailhead
Trails nearby
- 0.2 miWeitas Creek ↗28.3 mi trail
- 1.4 miBighorn Point2 mi trail
- 1.6 miJackknife Creek ↗7.1 mi trail
- 1.7 miBugle Point ↗5.8 mi trail
- 2.6 miPowder0.2 mi trail
- 3.1 miWindy Ridge ↗22.6 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
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.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Weitas Creek Campground?
No. Weitas 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 Weitas Creek Campground?
Nothing. Weitas Creek Campground is listed as free. No Fee.
Source: Forest Service
Can I bring an RV to Weitas Creek Campground?
Weitas Creek Campground is listed for tents only.
Source: Forest Service
What if Weitas Creek Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Noe Creek Campground (4.5 mi, first-come), Washington Creek Campground (7.3 mi, first-come), and Kelly Forks Campground (10.1 mi, first-come).
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