Kelly Forks Campground

Campground · Idaho ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Clearwater National Forest (NF) · Open Access

2,743 ft
Elevation

Tucked away in a heavily wooded, streamside location at the confluence of Kelly Creek and the North Fork of the Clearwater River in Northwest Idaho, is Kelly Forks Campground. With 14 campground sites, a group area, campground host and a hiking trail going directly up to Flat Mountain from the site, horseback riding trails in the vicinity, swimming and an abundant watchable wildlife, Kelly Forks has a little of everything. Also, for the all the anglers out there, Kelly Forks boasts a Blue Ribbon cutthroat trout stream (catch and release).

The facts

  • Season: May 24 – October 14 — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026

Recreation.gov's own page

Getting there

46.71708, -115.25469 · 46°43'1.5"N 115°15'16.9"W

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Typical weather

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Precip in11.28.38.06.04.23.81.21.32.15.49.111.1

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 3.7 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Kelly Forks Campground

Can you reserve a site at Kelly Forks Campground?
No. Kelly Forks Campground is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

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Kelly Forks Campground also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Kelly Forks Campground's operator.

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

  • $10.00 per night.

Restrictions:

  • Garbage services not available. Pack It In, Pack It Out.

USDA Forest Service's own page

Camping near Kelly Forks Campground

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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