Kelly Creek Camp
Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping is free. Kelly Creek Camp is a National Forest campground near Clearwater, Idaho.
First-come, first-served
- National Forest
- Managed by
Kelly Creek 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
- 3,174 ft
46.7208, -115.0847 in Clearwater. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at Kelly Creek Camp?
No. Kelly Creek 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 Kelly Creek Camp?
Camping at Kelly Creek Camp is free.
Who manages Kelly Creek Camp?
Kelly Creek Camp is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Around Kelly Creek Camp
Hot springs nearby
Nearest to Kelly Creek Camp, in straight-line miles: Jerry Johnson Hot Springs (hot spring, 20 miles), and Lolo Hot Springs (hot spring, 26 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.
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- Fee
- Free
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- Free
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- Free
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- 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