Orogrande Campground #1 And #2
Locally known as Orogrande #1 and 2, this campground occupies both sides of the road, one on the bank of Crooked River. It includes a toilet, fire rings and at least three camp pads. The non-river side is a good spot for one family or small group. The river side is an open, grassy campsite.
More like this: first-come in Idaho
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 Crooked River Road #233 (approximately 7 miles west of Elk City) and travel approximately 11.5 miles to the campsite.
| Coordinates | 45.7074° N, 115.5484° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- PrescribedRx Stray Creek Lcrd
37 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 ↗ | 31.2 mi |
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No site-by-site records, no amenities, no fee schedule or photos in the Recreation.gov record. What is here comes from the agency's own listing. The rest lives there.
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Explore
Worth a stop
- 14.8 miFlint Creek Trailhead ↗Trailhead
Trails nearby
- 0.7 miSilver Creek ↗11.8 mi trail
- 0.7 miFive Mile3.2 mi trail
- 0.8 miOrogrande - Dixie ↗16.3 mi trail
- 0.8 miUmatilla Creek3.5 mi trail
- 1.1 miWalker Cabin0.6 mi trail
- 1.6 miMiners Ditch ↗10.4 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 miGospel-Hump Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 205,395 acres
- 10.1 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
Cabin and lookout rentals nearby
On the National Register nearby
- Gold Point MillBuilding · Elk City · 9.1 mi
- Elk City Wagon Road-Vicory Gulch–Smith Grade SegmentSite · Elk City · 10.6 mi
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Orogrande Campground #1 And #2?
No. Orogrande Campground #1 And #2 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 Orogrande Campground #1 And #2?
No Fee.
Source: Forest Service
Is Orogrande Campground #1 And #2 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 Orogrande Campground #1 And #2 is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Five Mile Campground (1.2 mi, first-come), Orogrande Summit Campground (5.5 mi, first-come), and Wildhorse Campground (6.2 mi, first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby