Hidden Creek Campground
Tucked away in groves of old growth cedar trees and adjacent to the stunning North Fork of the Clearwater River in northwest Idaho, rests a hidden gem: Hidden Creek Campground. With 13 sites, one group tent camping pad, many fishing opportunities and nearby hiking trails, Hidden Creek Campground has proved to be a favorite for many visitors looking to camp out in a place that truely feels encased in nature and her many delights.
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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 31 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 | 46.8317° N, 115.1791° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- WildfireMoose Mountain
4 mi from the campground · 5,832 acres · 90% contained
- PrescribedD4 Rx Simmons Peak
18 mi from the campground
- PrescribedRx Barnyard Units Nfrd
22 mi from the campground · 41 acres
- PrescribedRx D7 Lost Creek 155/559
23 mi from the campground · 17 acres
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 25.7 mi |
| RV sales & service | Sport Land Trailer Sales, Service & Rentals ↗ | 52.1 mi |
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No site-by-site records, no amenities, no fee schedule, no directions 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
- 8 miFish Lake Trailhead ↗Trailhead
- 8.2 miJunction Mountain Trailhead ↗Trailhead
Trails nearby
- under 0.1 miHidden Creek3.9 mi trail
- 0.4 miHidden Creek Overlook0.4 mi trail
- 0.8 miSouth River ↗5.5 mi trail
- 0.8 miComet Creek4.1 mi trail
- 1.8 miGame Creek3.4 mi trail
- 2.1 miStolen Creek1.3 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
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
- Halm Creek, Bean Creek FireSite · Red Ives · 14.7 mi
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Hidden Creek Campground?
No. Hidden 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 Hidden Creek Campground?
$10.00 per night.
Source: Forest Service
Is Hidden Creek Campground open right now?
Closed for the season as of Oct 16, 2026. Season May 31 to October 14.
Source: Forest Service status
What if Hidden Creek Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Cedars Campground (5.6 mi, first-come), Kelly Forks Campground (8.7 mi, first-come), and Noe Creek Campground (13.5 mi, first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby