Five Mile Campground
Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping is free. Five Mile Campground is a National Forest campground near Elk City, Idaho.
First-come, first-served
- National Forest
- Managed by
Five Mile Campground 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
What's there
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Fire rings
On site: Toilets and fire rings.
Access and cell service
- Elevation
- 4,476 ft
45.7170, -115.5403 in Idaho. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at Five Mile Campground?
No. Five Mile Campground 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 Five Mile Campground?
Camping at Five Mile Campground is free.
Who manages Five Mile Campground?
Five Mile Campground is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Around Five Mile Campground
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More campgrounds: camping near Elk City and campgrounds in Idaho.
Sources
- apps.fs.usda.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-30
- epqs.nationalmap.gov (elevationFt), accessed 2026-10-01