Fish Lake Camp
Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping is free. Fish Lake Camp is a National Forest campground near Clearwater, Idaho.
First-come, first-served
- National Forest
- Managed by
Fish Lake Camp sits inside Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest. Its dispersed-camping rule, ranger offices, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.
Getting a site
- Managed by
- National Forest
- Reservations
- None, first-come
- Fee
- Free
Source: apps.fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
Access and cell service
- Elevation
- 5,911 ft
46.8203, -114.9106 in Clearwater. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at Fish Lake Camp?
No. Fish Lake Camp is first-come, first-served: there is no reservation system, so arrive early to claim an open site.
How much does it cost to camp at Fish Lake Camp?
Camping at Fish Lake Camp is free.
Who manages Fish Lake Camp?
Fish Lake Camp is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Around Fish Lake Camp
Hot springs nearby
Nearest to Fish Lake Camp, in straight-line miles: Lolo Hot Springs (hot spring, 19 miles), and Jerry Johnson Hot Springs (hot spring, 25 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.
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- Not on record
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- Fee
- Free
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- Free
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- Free
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- Not on record
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- Not on record
- Fee
- Single Site: $10 per night
More campgrounds: camping near Clearwater and campgrounds in Clearwater.
Sources
- apps.fs.usda.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-30
- epqs.nationalmap.gov (elevationFt), accessed 2026-10-01