North Fork Slate Creek

Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping is free. North Fork Slate Creek is a National Forest campground near White Bird, Idaho.

First-come, first-served

National Forest · White Bird, Idaho

National Forest
Managed by

North Fork Slate Creek 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

What's there

✓ Toilets
✓ Fire rings
✕ Potable water

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

Access and cell service

Elevation: 3,000 ft

45.6396, -116.1207 in Idaho. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Common questions

Do you need a reservation at North Fork Slate Creek?

No. North Fork Slate 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 North Fork Slate Creek?

Camping at North Fork Slate Creek is free.

Is there drinking water at North Fork Slate Creek?

No. North Fork Slate Creek has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.

Who manages North Fork Slate Creek?

North Fork Slate Creek is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around North Fork Slate Creek

Hot springs nearby

swimholesmap.com · within 30 miles

The nearest hot spring to North Fork Slate Creek, in a straight line: Burgdorf Hot Springs (hot spring, 27 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.

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