Dispersed Camping in Lewis County, Idaho
Showing 115 locations in Lewis County.
Across Round Springs Campsite
A sandy beach campsite situated directly across from Round Springs, offering secluded spots for boaters and backpackers.
Apgar Campground
A quiet, rustic Forest Service campground situated along the Lochsa River under giant western red cedar and fir trees. Features about eight campsites with picnic tables, fire rings, and vault toilets, with rushing river sounds that help drown out the nearby highway. Excellent base for river recreation.
Beaver - North Fork
This native-surface US Forest Service road provides access to dispersed camping within the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests. The corridor offers quiet, forested sites that are suitable for most vehicles under dry conditions.
Beaver Flat Dispersed Area
A scenic dispersed camping corridor situated on Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest land along the Lochsa River. The area features a flat gravel turnout commonly used by paddlers and a loop closer to the river. While accessible to standard vehicles and campervans, low-hanging branches and tight turns make it unsuitable for larger Class A motorhomes, though smaller trailers can navigate the turnaround space.
Bimerick Road Dispersed
A quiet dispersed camping corridor along Bimerick Road within the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests, offering isolated roadside pull-offs set in a dense pine canopy.
Brush Hill
Dispersed camping corridor along Brush Hill in the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest. Accessible via a gravel road suitable for most vehicles during the summer season.
Bungalow Res Dispersed Area
A quiet dispersed camping corridor along the Bungalow Res forest road within the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest.
Canyon Mine Road Dispersed
A quiet dispersed camping corridor along Canyon Mine road, located within the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest a short distance from the highway.
Cedar Creek Contour Dispersed
Dispersed camping opportunities are situated along the Cedar Creek Contour within the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest. This scenic route features native dirt and gravel surfaces winding through forested terrain.
Clarke Mountain D Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor along Clarke Mountain D in the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests, offering rustic wooded campsites. The route features a native dirt and gravel surface suitable for standard vehicles during dry weather.
Clarke Mountain Road Dispersed
Spacious dispersed camping opportunities are available along this native-material dirt road winding through Clarke Mountain. Located in Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest, the corridor is seasonally open to motor vehicles in summer.
Clearwater Ridge A Dispersed
A quiet National Forest corridor situated along Clearwater Ridge A Road, providing primitive dispersed camping opportunities in the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests.
Clearwater Ridge Pull-off
A quiet, secluded pull-off along a remote forest road. Highly wooded with minimal traffic and a peaceful atmosphere. Access requires navigating rough dirt logging roads.
Coolwater Ridge Dispersed Camping
Dispersed camping is available along Coolwater Ridge within the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests. The forest road winds up a scenic ridge, offering sweeping mountain vistas and secluded pullouts suitable for self-contained rigs. The gravel access road is typically open seasonally from mid-June to early November. Standard Forest Service dispersed camping rules and a 14-day stay limit apply.
Coolwater Ridge Dispersed
A rugged ridgetop corridor offering primitive dispersed camping along the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests. It provides quiet campsites with beautiful mountain vistas along a native dirt road.
Dan Lee Connection B
This corridor along Dan Lee Connection B offers quiet dispersed camping opportunities within the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests. Access is via a native-material dirt road, suitable for most vehicles during dry summer months.
Dead Mule Camp
A scenic riverside forest road loop nestled along the Clearwater River within the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests.
East Fan Contour Dispersed
East Fan Contour is a forest road corridor within the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests offering dispersed camping. Accessible via native material dirt and gravel roads, it provides quiet camping spots in a wooded environment.
Fish Creek Road Dispersed
This forest corridor along Fish Creek offers peaceful dispersed camping under the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest canopy. Accessible via a native-material dirt road, standard passenger vehicles can reach these scenic forest pullouts.
Frenchman Creek Dispersed Area
Located within the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest, this road corridor offers quiet dispersed camping opportunities along a maintained gravel road. It is a peaceful forest setting suitable for most vehicle types looking for rustic overnight stays.
Glade Creek Campground
A quiet, forested group campground situated along the Wild and Scenic Lochsa River within the Clearwater National Forest. The site operates as a single group area requiring advance reservations, making it perfect for private group gatherings with immediate river access.
Groves Connection Road Dispersed
A scenic forest road corridor within the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests, offering quiet dispersed camping options along its length. The road consists of dirt and native material, suitable for most vehicles during the summer operating season.
Half And Half Campsite
This hike-in campsite offers a secluded rustic getaway nestled in the scenic rural landscape near Nezperce.
Harms Hole Campsite
A secluded riverbank camp located near the Harms Hole bend of the Lower Salmon River.
Hem Creek Connection Dispersed
A remote forest road corridor within the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest offering quiet dispersed camping opportunities. This area is ideal for self-contained rigs seeking a peaceful, wooded environment.
Hemlock Butte Lookout Road
A remote forest road corridor leading towards Hemlock Butte in the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests, offering dispersed camping on native-material dirt pullouts.
Hemlock Creek Camp Grd
Hemlock Creek Campground is a tranquil developed forest camp set along Hemlock Creek within the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest. Surrounded by dense timber, it offers quiet, shaded sites accessible by standard passenger vehicles via a native-material dirt road.
Hemlock Ridge G
Dispersed camping corridor along Hemlock Ridge G road within the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest, suitable for standard vehicles and motorhomes during the summer season.
Higgins Hump Road Dispersed
A quiet forested corridor along Higgins Hump Road within the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest, providing dispersed camping opportunities in a typical Idaho mountain pine setting.
High Ridge Dispersed Camping
This scenic dispersed camping corridor winds along High Ridge within the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest. The native dirt and gravel road provides easy pull-offs under dense pine canopy during the warmer months.
Jacksons Cow Camp Dispersed
A quiet dispersed camping area located along native-material forest roads in the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest. Offers scenic, forested options for self-contained rigs.
Johnson Bar Group Site & Campground
Situated along the wild and scenic Selway River within the Nez Perce National Forest, this site offers a large group camping area accommodating up to 100 people, alongside adjacent individual first-come, first-served campsites. The location provides direct river access for fishing and rafting, surrounded by a scenic pine forest backdrop.
Johnson Gulch Dispersed Camping
This forest road corridor offers seasonal dispersed camping within the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests, providing a quiet, wooded setting along Johnson Gulch.
June Saddle Dispersed Area
A quiet dispersed camping corridor along the June Saddle dirt road within Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest. This primitive area provides a peaceful forested retreat suitable for most vehicles under dry conditions.
Kamiah Boat Launch and Information Center
A paved public parking area and boat launch situated off Highway 12 along the Clearwater River. The location features a portable restroom and offers easy, direct access suitable for most rigs, though traffic noise from the nearby highway bridge is common.
Kamiah City Park
Kamiah City Park offers a convenient municipal setting with basic parking and nearby park amenities.
Kamiah Forest Backcountry Spot
Remote backcountry spot off the forest service tracks, ideal for small truck campers or high-clearance adventure vans. A peaceful wooded location near mountain ridges.
Kamiah Forest Dispersed Spot
A quiet dispersed camping spot located along a rustic forest road near Kamiah, Idaho. This site is surrounded by mixed pine and fir forests, offering a simple back-to-basics wilderness stay. Access roads are unpaved but generally manageable for standard vehicles during dry weather. Best suited for smaller campervans and self-contained setups wishing to explore the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest region. Standard Forest Service rules and stay limits apply. There are no facilities or water available, so visitors should plan to pack out all waste. Ideal for travelers seeking a basic, natural overnight stop.
Kamiah Ranger Station Road
An easily accessible roadside pull-off located near the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests administrative facilities. It provides a convenient, paved overnight option just off the main route.
Knife Edge Campground
A developed Forest Service recreation site on the banks of the Clearwater River, offering designated campsites and direct river access. The campground features picnic tables, fire rings, and vault toilets, with seasonal limitations on specific sites. Standard passenger vehicles and smaller motorhomes can access the site easily via a short gravel road off the main highway.
Lean-to Connection Dispersed
A scenic gravel route offering dispersed camping opportunities within Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests. It provides straightforward access for various vehicle profiles and is open year-round.
Liz Butte Cabin
A historic U.S. Forest Service cabin structure located along Liz Butte Road. This facility is no longer reservable or open for overnight stays, but it remains a notable historic landmark and day-use point of interest.
Liz Butte Road Dispersed
Scenic dispersed camping opportunities located along Liz Butte Road in the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests, near the historic Lolo Trail route. This wilderness corridor features campsites set amongst recovering forest burn areas with established fire rings. It provides an excellent off-grid staging area for exploring local scenic landmarks like Liz Butte and Chimney Butte.
Liz Creek Cabin
An historic 1929 Forest Service guard station cabin nestled in a remote, pristine backcountry setting. This rustic rental features a single room with a loft and covered porch, but is only accessible via motorized and non-motorized trails. Visitors must hike, bike, or ride to the cabin, as standard vehicle access is completely unavailable. It is perfect for outdoor enthusiasts seeking deep wilderness solitude.
Lochsa River Wayside Dispersed Area
A quiet, free gravel pull-off along Highway 12, located adjacent to the scenic Lochsa River just west of the Wilderness Gateway bridge. Well-shielded from road noise by the rushing water, it offers flat terrain, direct riverfront access, and a vault toilet.
Lochsa/Powell District, Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest
Spot
Lolo Creek Campground
Located northeast of Kamiah along the scenic junction of Lolo and Eldorado Creeks, this small, rustic USFS campground offers nine designated campsites with direct creek access. It serves as an excellent staging point before or after traversing the historic Lolo Motorway backcountry route. The lower campsites feature convenient access to a small pebbly beach area along the water. Sites are first-come, first-served, and standard forest service regulations apply.
Lolo Trout Creek Dispersed
This forest corridor provides access to dispersed camping opportunities within Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests. The native material road is open to all vehicles, offering several quiet pullouts shaded by pine trees.
Lornas Lulu Beach Campsite
A scenic sandy beach campsite along the Salmon River canyon wall, primarily utilized by river rafters and kayakers.
Lower Pipeline Campsite
Lower trail-side primitive clearing suitable for a small backcountry tent setup.
Lower Salmon River - Whitehouse Bar Area
A cluster of backcountry, river-accessible sandy beaches and hike-in camping options located along the Lower Salmon River in Idaho.
Lower Salmon River Canyon Campsites
A scenic wilderness corridor containing multiple remote boat-in and hike-in river bar campsites along the Salmon River. These secluded locations offer pristine natural settings and are primarily utilized by river rafters and backpackers traveling through the canyon.
Lower Swanson D Dispersed
Remote dispersed camping along Lower Swanson D road within the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest.
Lower Whitehouse Bar Campsite
A downstream beach camping site on Lower Whitehouse Bar, offering pleasant waterfront access for boaters and rafters.
May Creek Connection
A scenic dispersed camping corridor along a dirt forest road within the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest.
Meadow Creek Cabin
A historic backcountry guard station nestled deep within a pine forest canyon. Accessible only via a 15-mile hike or horseback ride, this primitive cabin offers an immersive wilderness experience equipped with basic bunks, a wood cook stove, and an outhouse.
Middle Butte
Quiet dispersed camping corridor along Middle Butte Road within the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest. The route features native material dirt road surfaces suitable for various vehicles, offering dry camping opportunities in a forested setting.
Middle Fork Station Dispersed
Scenic dispersed camping corridor located along Middle Fork Station road within the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest. Features spacious pullouts adjacent to the river, offering a peaceful natural setting.
Moose Creek District, Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest
Spot
Mud Creek Lookout
A remote forest corridor located within the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests, offering access to scenic dispersed camping along the ridge. The route provides a peaceful wilderness escape with minimal traffic.
Nevada April Creek Connection Dispersed
A quiet forest corridor within the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests, offering rustic dispersed camping options along a native dirt road.
New East Cabin A Road Corridor
This peaceful corridor in the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest offers dispersed camping opportunities along a graded gravel road. The route is accessible to most standard vehicles, providing quiet and forested roadside sites within driving distance of Walde Mountain.
Nez Perce Forest Dispersed Camp
A basic dispersed campsite located in the remote Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest. Best suited for self-contained, low-profile rigs seeking a quiet mountain setting. The surrounding terrain is heavily wooded with standard forest scenery. Access is via gravel roads that can be rough in wet seasons. Standard forest service rules apply.
Nez Perce-Clearwater Dispersed Area
A quiet dispersed camping area located off a forest corridor in the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests, offering natural privacy near Stanley Butte.
Nez Perce-Clearwater Dispersed Clearing (South)
A quiet dispersed clearing nested within the scenic Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests, located near the Wilderness Gateway trailhead.
Nez Perce-Clearwater Dispersed
A quiet dispersed camping area situated in the dense forests of northern Idaho, offering natural privacy and immediate access to undeveloped wilderness terrain.
Nez Perce-Clearwater Dispersed Pocket (Deep)
An isolated wilderness camping pocket deep within the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests, offering deep forest immersion.
Nez Perce-Clearwater Dispersed Site (North)
A secluded dispersed campsite in the northern reach of this forest tract, situated close to Wilderness Gateway recreation trails.
Nine Mile Campground
An official developed campground situated along the beautiful Clearwater River corridor. The campground features established sites with paved access roads and is well-suited for all camper types exploring the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest.
Nine Mile River Access
A scenic riverside camping area situated along the Clearwater River corridor in the national forest. Features direct water access and dispersed fire pits, though highway traffic is audible from the highway across the water.
North Contour Dispersed
North Contour is a rustic forest road winding through the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest, offering dispersed camping opportunities on native dirt surfaces. This seasonal route is best suited for dry-season access and offers a tranquil forest setting.
North Fork Mud Creek Dispersed Camping
A scenic forest corridor along North Fork Mud Creek in the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests, offering peaceful dispersed camping options.
Noseeum Meadows (Lolo Motorway)
A scenic, open meadow trailhead area located along the historic Lolo Motorway in the Clearwater National Forest. This high-clearance corridor offers remote dispersed camping with basic fire rings in an expansive natural setting.
O'Hara Campground
Nestled along the Selway River under giant ancient cedar trees, this developed campground features paved spurs and standard amenities. It serves as an excellent base for fly fishing and exploring the Nez Perce National Forest.
O'Hara Saddle Campground
O'Hara Saddle Campground is situated on an open ridge top along the edge of a mountain meadow, offering a quiet, primitive camping experience. The site features two camp pads and fire rings, making it an excellent base for OHV staging and exploring nearby trails.
Old Musselshell Road Dispersed Camping
Peaceful dispersed camping corridor along a native-material forest road in Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest. It provides a quiet forest escape that is accessible to most standard vehicles during the dry summer months.
Orogrande Creek Dispersed Camping
This forest corridor along Orogrande Creek offers dispersed camping options within the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest. The gravel road is generally accessible to standard vehicles and motorhomes.
Osprey Hike-In Campsite
A primitive hike-in campsite overlooking the deep canyon slopes. Accessible only on foot.
Pete Forks Lookout Road & Lolo Trail Dispersed
This remote dispersed camping corridor lies along the historic Lolo Trail in the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests. Located at the junction of Pete Forks Lookout road and Boundary Peak Road, the area features grassy forest clearings and scenic pine backdrops.
Pete King Ridge
A scenic gravel road corridor offering dispersed camping within the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest.
Pioneer Contour E Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor along Pioneer Contour E within Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest, winding through a quiet coniferous forest setting.
Pipeline Trail Hike-In Campsites
A remote series of primitive, hike-in campsites situated along rugged canyon terrain near Nezperce. Ideal for backpackers seeking deep wilderness isolation, these spots are completely inaccessible to motorized vehicles.
Rocky Ridge Lake Campground
A primitive National Forest campground situated next to Rocky Ridge Lake along the historic Lolo Motorway. Features five lakeside and forested campsites with picnic tables and fire rings, plus a vault toilet. Access is rough and narrow, making it suitable primarily for high-clearance vehicles.
Round Springs Campsite
A remote wilderness campsite on the banks of the Salmon River, accessible only by river craft or rugged hiking trails.
Salmon River - Round Springs Area
A remote cluster of river-accessed wilderness campsites along the scenic Salmon River canyon, accessible only by watercraft or rugged backcountry trails.
Seberling Flats
Seberling Flats offers dispersed camping corridors within Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest. Access is via a seasonal native-material dirt road, making it a peaceful mountain retreat.
Selway River Dispersed Camping
A scenic forest corridor along the Selway River offering a mix of undeveloped streamside sites and small primitive camps. Perfect for self-contained rigs looking for quiet water-access camping, though the dirt road becomes increasingly rough and potholed as you head further up the canyon.
Selway Road Dispersed
A scenic dispersed camping corridor winding along the Selway River within the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests.
Seven Mile Ridge Connection Dispersed
Dispersed camping opportunities exist along Seven Mile Ridge Connection within the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests. The road features a native dirt and gravel surface accessible to most vehicles.
Sheep Mountain Ridge
A remote and scenic forest road route running along Sheep Mountain Ridge in Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests, offering peaceful dispersed camping opportunities with mountain surroundings.
Sheep Mountain Rock Pit
A remote dispersed camping area located within a former rock quarry near Sheep Mountain. This spot provides basic, open space for self-contained rigs surrounded by national forest.
Sheep Mountain Saddle
This remote forest road corridor in the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests offers primitive dispersed camping along a native dirt and gravel surface. Ideal for summer and early autumn visits, the area provides a quiet retreat near Sheep Mountain.
Shin Salvage A Road Dispersed
A quiet forest corridor located within the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests, offering remote dispersed camping opportunities along a native material road.
Snowhole Beach Campsite
A pristine sandy beach campsite nestled deep in the Lower Salmon River canyon, accessible only by watercraft or foot.
Snowy Summit Vista Dispersed
This dirt forest road corridor offers scenic dispersed camping opportunities on native soil surfaces near Snowy Summit. It provides quiet, primitive sites under the canopy of the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests.
Stanley Butte Road Dispersed
A basic, remote dispersed camping pull-off located deep within the Clearwater National Forest region.
Swan Creek Road F Dispersed
A quiet, wooded dispersed camping pull-off located along Swan Creek Road F in Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest.
Tamarack Ridge C Dispersed
A quiet dispersed camping corridor along a gravel forest road in the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests.
Three Devils Picnic Area
A developed day-use picnic area on the banks of the Middle Fork Clearwater River, offering scenic views and river access. Overnight parking and camping are strictly prohibited at this site, with nearby developed campgrounds available for overnight stays.
Tumble Lodge
This seasonal dirt road corridor in the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest offers dispersed camping opportunities. The road is generally passable for all standard vehicles during the summer season, leading into quiet wooded areas.
Two Shadows Old Camp Grd Dispersed
This zone covers dispersed camping along the Two Shadows road corridor in Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest. Located just off the main highway, it offers quiet, wooded sites accessed via a native material dirt road suitable for most rigs.
Upper Mike White Creek Dispersed
A quiet Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest road offering dispersed camping corridors along Upper Mike White Creek. It features native material dirt and gravel surfaces surrounded by dense pine forest.
Upper Pipeline Campsite
Upper primitive clearing along the canyon corridor, providing basic tent space for backpackers.
Upper Relaskop A Dispersed Camping
A quiet forest corridor located within the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests near Kamiah, Idaho. This gravel and native-material road offers basic dispersed camping opportunities in a peaceful, wooded setting.
Upper Whitehouse Bar Campsite
A quiet, sandy beach campsite situated on the Upper Whitehouse Bar along the Lower Salmon River corridor.
Van Camp Road Dispersed
A quiet dispersed camping corridor along Van Camp Road within the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests. The route offers multiple primitive pullouts surrounded by dense pine forest.
Walde Lookout Cabin
Walde Lookout Cabin is a historic winter-only rental managed by the Forest Service, accessible exclusively via a 17-mile trek on skis, snowshoes, or snowmobiles. It offers a secluded rustic retreat heated by a wood stove in Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests.
Walde Lookout Dispersed Road
Dispersed camping along the native-surface forest road leading toward Walde Lookout within the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest. The route offers isolated sites in a scenic pine forest setting.
Walde Ridge Dispersed Area
Walde Ridge offers dispersed camping opportunities along a scenic forest road corridor. The road is generally accessible to most vehicle types during the peak summer season.
Washington Creek Campground
Washington Creek Campground is situated in a dense, old-growth cedar forest along the scenic North Fork of the Clearwater River. The campground is separated from the main forest road by a bridge, ensuring a quiet, dust-free environment. It features spacious, shaded sites with direct access to the river for recreation.
Weitas Butte Road Dispersed
A secluded dispersed camping corridor along Weitas Butte Road within the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest. The native dirt road leads to quiet pull-offs surrounded by dense pine forest, suitable for standard rigs in dry conditions.
West Deadman Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor along West Deadman Road in the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest. It offers simple roadside pull-offs in a quiet, wooded environment.
West Fork Rosebud Creek Dispersed Camping
A quiet dispersed camping corridor situated along the West Fork of Rosebud Creek within the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest. The dirt road access provides primitive clearings best suited for self-contained rigs during the dry season.
Wild Goose Campground
Situated along the Middle Fork of the Clearwater River off scenic Highway 12, this developed USFS campground offers direct access to a beautiful white sand swimming beach and a rock-ringed swimming area. Shaded by large cedar trees, the site includes basic amenities like concrete vault toilets, drinking water, and seasonal trash service. It serves as an ideal base for tubing, kayaking, and river-based recreation.
Wilderness Gateway Campground
A large and pristine Forest Service campground providing direct access to the wild and scenic Lochsa River. Surrounded by the dense forests of the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness area, it features multiple designated loops catering to standard campers, groups, and horse-trailers, complete with direct river access, trailheads, and well-kept facilities.