USDA Forest Service · Idaho
South Fork Group Site 5 - Nez Perce NF (ID)
USDA Forest Service · Idaho, United States
- Sites
- 1
- Hookups
- 1 no hookups
- Season
- June 1 to September 30
- Group sites
- Yes
- Elevation
- 2,539 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile none · AT&T none · Verizon none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Access road
- CASTLE CR. CAMPGROUND (NFSR 546) · asphalt · high degree of user comfort
- Lake
- Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests
- Nearest town
- GRANGEVILLE
- Address
- 1005 HWY 13, GRANGEVILLE, ID, 83530
- Phone
- 208-983-1950
- Activities
- Camping, Fishing, Wildlife Viewing
1 numbered sites are mapped one by one - open the site map to pick yours.
About
Overview
South Fork Campground is nestled along the South Fork of Clearwater River. All standard sites are first-come, first-served, but a group site that can accommodate up to 25 people is available for reservations.
South Fork Campground is well-suited to moderately-sized RVs. An abundance of recreational activities and scenic attractions are in the area.
Recreation
Anglers can fish for trout, steelhead and salmon in the Clearwater River. Berry picking is popular in season.
Facilities
Each campsite has a picnic table, grill, tent pad and paved parking spur. Vault toilets are provided. Drinking water is available during the peak season only. A camp host may be on-site during the summer.
Natural Features
In the heart of north central Idaho, rugged peaks, deep canyons, dense forests and remote wilderness comprise the Nez Perce National Forest. Due in large part to dramatic elevational differences, the forest supports a wide variety of vegetation, from cedar groves to desert ecosystems.
South Fork Campground is located in the Highway 14 Corridor. This area features forested canyons with sections of rugged granite outcroppings, as well as gently sloping lodgepole pine-covered uplands and lush wildflower meadows.
Nearby Attractions
The campground's proximity to Highway 14 makes it easy to do a scenic drive. This picturesque route winds through changing landscapes and historic areas.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42° | 30° | 0° | 51° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 41° | 29° | -2° | 55° | 10 of 11 |
| March | 49° | 32° | 16° | 72° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 53° | 35° | 12° | 77° | 6 of 11 |
| May | 64° | 46° | 34° | 85° | 0 of 11 |
| June | 74° | 51° | 42° | 93° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 86° | 62° | 48° | 101° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 88° | 62° | 50° | 100° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 76° | 54° | 43° | 94° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 64° | 44° | 32° | 81° | 1 of 10 |
| November | 49° | 36° | 13° | 71° | 6 of 10 |
| December | 41° | 26° | 12° | 57° | 9 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
Nearby campgrounds
- Nelson Creek Campground · USDA Forest Service · 0 mi
- South Fork Campground · USDA Forest Service · 1 mi
- Meadow Creek Campground · USDA Forest Service · 2 mi
- Fish Creek Group Use · USDA Forest Service · 5 mi · 1 sites
- Corral Creek Campground · USDA Forest Service · 11 mi
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