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White Sand Campground

Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping costs Single Site: $14 per night. White Sand Campground is a National Forest campground near Idaho, Idaho.

First-come, first-served

National Forest · Idaho, Idaho

National Forest
Managed by

White Sand 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
Single Site: $14 per night

Source: apps.fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-30

What's there

  • ✓ Toilets
  • ✓ Fire rings
  • ✕ Potable water

On site: Toilets and fire rings. No potable water.

Access and cell service

Elevation
3,444 ft

46.5078, -114.6862 in Idaho. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Common questions

Do you need a reservation at White Sand Campground?

No. White Sand 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 White Sand Campground?

Camping at White Sand Campground costs Single Site: $14 per night.

Is there drinking water at White Sand Campground?

No. White Sand Campground has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.

Who manages White Sand Campground?

White Sand Campground is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around White Sand Campground

Hot springs nearby

swimholesmap.com · within 30 miles

Nearest to White Sand Campground, in straight-line miles: Jerry Johnson Hot Springs (hot spring, 9.4 miles), and Lolo Hot Springs (hot spring, 17 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.

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