Mallard Creek Campground
Mallard Creek Campground provides five campsites situated in the tall timber near Mallard Creek. Although there is a toilet, there are no tables or fire grates.
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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
From State Highway 14, turn south on Red River-Dixie Road #222 and continue past the Red River Ranger Station (now closed) approximately 3 miles to the junction with Road #1190. Turn east (left) onto Road #1190 and proceed to its junction with Road #421. Turn onto Road #421 and proceed to approximately 6 miles to the campground.
| Coordinates | 45.5792° N, 115.3086° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- PrescribedRx Stray Creek Lcrd
49 mi from the campground · 150 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 ↗ | 45.7 mi |
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Explore
Trails nearby
- 0.2 miBat Creek3.6 mi trail
- 0.8 miNoble Creek ↗6.8 mi trail
- 2.5 miCook Ranch ↗8 mi trail
- 3.3 miWhitewater Snow ↗16.8 mi trail
- 3.5 miChurchill ↗10.5 mi trail
- 3.7 miTrapper Creek ↗18.3 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
This campground sits inside Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest.
- inNez Perce-Clearwater National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 4,072,795 acres
- 4.9 miFrank Church-River of No Return Wilderness ↗Wilderness · BLM/FS · 2,358,886 acres
- 6.9 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
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On the National Register nearby
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- Gold Point MillBuilding · Elk City · 14.6 mi
- Arctic Point Fire LookoutStructure · Big Creek · 14.9 mi
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Mallard Creek Campground?
No. Mallard 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 Mallard Creek Campground?
No Fee.
Source: Forest Service
Is Mallard Creek Campground open right now?
Open as of Oct 16, 2026. Season The campground is open year-round, but might not be accessible because of snow.
Source: Forest Service status
What if Mallard Creek Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Trapper Creek Camp Area (6.8 mi, first-come), Sam's Creek Campground (9.2 mi, first-come), and Dixie Meadow Campground (10.8 mi, first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby