Red River
Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping costs Single Site: $12 per night. Red River is a National Forest campground near Elk City, Idaho.
First-come, first-served
- National Forest
- Managed by
Red River 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
- Single Site: $12 per night
Source: apps.fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
What's there
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Potable water
- ✓ Fire rings
On site: Toilets, potable water, and fire rings.
Access and cell service
- Elevation
- 4,657 ft
45.7505, -115.2700 in Idaho. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at Red River?
No. Red River 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 Red River?
Camping at Red River costs Single Site: $12 per night.
Is there drinking water at Red River?
Yes, Red River has potable water. It also has toilets.
Who manages Red River?
Red River is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Around Red River
- Sites
- Not on record
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Free
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- Not on record
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- Not on record
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- Free
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- Not on record
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- Not on record
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- Free
- Sites
- Not on record
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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