Noe Creek Campground
This six unit campground has an almost park-like aesthetic and is nestled in groves of fir and larch with views of the North Fork River. Whether coming for the day to fish or to stay for a couple nights with your family, Noe Creek Campground is a nice choice if you're looking for a quiet and peaceful spot to get away.
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Season & status
| Status | Closed for the season. Forest Service sites close for the season; check the official page for the reopening date. |
| Season | May 24 to October 14 |
| Forest | Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests |
| Fees | $10.00 per night. |
| Rules | Garbage services not available. Pack It In, Pack It Out. |
Weather by month
Getting there
| Coordinates | 46.6849° N, 115.3664° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- WildfireMoose Mountain
9 mi from the campground · 5,832 acres · 90% contained
- PrescribedRx Barnyard Units Nfrd
13 mi from the campground · 41 acres
- PrescribedRx Rescue Jensen Nfrd
17 mi from the campground · 44 acres
- PrescribedD4 Rx Simmons Peak
28 mi from the campground
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 39.1 mi |
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Explore
Worth a stop
- 1.6 miFourth Of July Trailhead ↗Trailhead
- 6.8 miJunction Mountain Trailhead ↗Trailhead
Trails nearby
- 0.7 miTrail Creek ↗6 mi trail
- 1.6 miWindy Ridge ↗22.6 mi trail
- 1.9 miPowder0.2 mi trail
- 2.9 miBugle Point ↗5.8 mi trail
- 3.4 miBar Point1.4 mi trail
- 4.1 miJackknife Creek ↗7.1 mi trail
Trailheads within three miles
- 1.6 miFourth Of July Trailhead ↗Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests
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
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.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Noe Creek Campground?
No. Noe 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 Noe Creek Campground?
$10.00 per night.
Source: Forest Service
Is Noe Creek Campground open right now?
Closed for the season as of Oct 16, 2026. Season May 24 to October 14.
Source: Forest Service status
What if Noe Creek Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Weitas Creek Campground (4.5 mi, first-come), Kelly Forks Campground (5.7 mi, first-come), and Washington Creek Campground (9.1 mi, first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby