About Glade Creek Campground
Glade Creek Campground is a group site, only available by reservation. The campground is located along US Highway 12 in the Clearwater National Forest about seven miles east of Lowell, Idaho. Located in the mountains of north central Idaho, the forested site offers campers river access and beautiful scenery. The site is suitable for groups up to 35 people and is perfect for families and groups who want easy access to the Lochsa River. Fees are $50 per night. A combination code is needed to gain entry to the site and will be provided in the confirmation email. Check out is 12:00 pm. Check in is 2:00pm Popular activities include fishing and swimming. For the whitewater thrill-seekers, the Wild and Scenic Lochsa River holds exciting floating and kayaking opportunities. There are three hiking/biking trails within two miles of the campground; 142, 111 and 107. These trails are also open to…
- Fees: Fees are $50 per night.
- Managed by: Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests, FS
- Where: 22 mi east of Kooskia, ID · 46.21992, -115.52708
Things to do:
Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: May–Jun & Sep (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Nov–Mar.
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Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deadman Ridge | Dirt bike | at camp | 2.3 mi |
| Apgar Creek | Dirt bike | 0.6 mi | 4.4 mi |
| Apgar Camp Grd | ATV road | 0.6 mi | 0.1 mi |
| Canyon Mine | ATV road | 1.0 mi | 0.3 mi |
| Camp Howard | Dirt bike | 1.1 mi | 8.9 mi |
| Van Camp | ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 1.5 mi | 4.1 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
No signal at camp
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way casts shadows and the sky is crowded with stars.
Class 1 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Camps nearby
- Apgar Campground 0.6 mi
- Knife Edge Campground and River Access 2.6 mi
- Walde Lookout Cabin 5.4 mi
- Split Creek Trailhead And River Access 6.1 mi
- Campsite · 18 mi E of Kooskia 6.3 mi
- Wild Goose Campground 7.4 mi