Orogrande Summit
Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping is free. Orogrande Summit is a National Forest campground near Elk City, Idaho.
First-come, first-served
- National Forest
- Managed by
Orogrande Summit 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 Gospel-Hump 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
- ✕ Potable water
On site: Toilets. No potable water.
Access and cell service
- Elevation
- 7,245 ft
45.6399, -115.6149 in Idaho. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at Orogrande Summit?
No. Orogrande Summit 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 Orogrande Summit?
Camping at Orogrande Summit is free.
Is there drinking water at Orogrande Summit?
No. Orogrande Summit has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.
Who manages Orogrande Summit?
Orogrande Summit is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Around Orogrande Summit
Hot springs nearby
The nearest hot spring to Orogrande Summit, in a straight line: Burgdorf Hot Springs (hot spring, 29 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.
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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