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Nelson Creek Campground

Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping is free. Nelson Creek Campground is a National Forest campground near Grangeville, Idaho.

First-come, first-served

National Forest · Grangeville, Idaho

National Forest
Managed by

Nelson Creek 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

Access and cell service

Elevation
2,243 ft

45.8337, -115.9809 in Idaho. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Nelson Creek Campground?

No. Nelson Creek 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 Nelson Creek Campground?

Camping at Nelson Creek Campground is free.

Who manages Nelson Creek Campground?

Nelson Creek Campground is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

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