Oxbow Campsite
Located on the bank of Newsome Creek, this campsite provides 1 solitary campsite for fishermen wishing to try their luck in Newsome Creek. The area to the east is closed to motor vehicles year round but existing roads make for great mountain biking. The site is equipped with a camp pad and a toilet.
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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 north on Newsome Creek Road No. 1858 and travel approximately 2.2 miles to the campsite.
| Coordinates | 45.8564° N, 115.6181° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- PrescribedRx Stray Creek Lcrd
26 mi from the campground · 150 acres
- PrescribedRx Rescue Jensen Nfrd
45 mi from the campground · 44 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 ↗ | 24.4 mi |
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Explore
Worth a stop
- 9.8 miFlint Creek Trailhead ↗Trailhead
Trails nearby
- 0.5 miNewsome Creek ↗19.7 mi trail
- 0.5 miVictory Creek /Indian Trail ↗10.4 mi trail
- 1.1 miMonroe Bear Creek ↗13.8 mi trail
- 1.6 miIndian Trail ↗6.3 mi trail
- 1.7 miNuggett Point ↗4.9 mi trail
- 2 miSing Lee ↗6.2 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
- 10.6 miGospel-Hump Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 205,395 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
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- Gold Point MillBuilding · Elk City · 12 mi
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Oxbow Campsite?
No. Oxbow Campsite 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 Oxbow Campsite?
No Fee.
Source: Forest Service
Is Oxbow Campsite 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
How many sites does Oxbow Campsite have?
1 site.
Source: Forest Service
What if Oxbow Campsite is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Leggett Creek Campground (2.2 mi, first-come), Sing Lee Campground (2.2 mi, first-come), and Table Meadows Campground (5.6 mi, first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby