Mallard Creek
Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping is free. Mallard Creek is a National Forest campground near Elk City, Idaho.
First-come, first-served
- National Forest
- Managed by
Mallard Creek sits inside Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest. Its dispersed-camping rule, ranger offices, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com. It sits right at the edge of Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness; its permit and camping rules 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
On site: Toilets.
Access and cell service
- Elevation
- 5,070 ft
45.5789, -115.3085 in Idaho. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at Mallard Creek?
No. Mallard Creek 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 Mallard Creek?
Camping at Mallard Creek is free.
Who manages Mallard Creek?
Mallard Creek is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Around Mallard Creek
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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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- Free
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