Can you reserve a site at Oxbow Campsite?

No. Oxbow Campsite is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Oxbow Campsite

Campground · Idaho ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Nezperce National Forest (NF) · Open Access

3,837 ft
Elevation

Located on the bank of Newsome Creek, this campsite provides 1 solitary campsite for fishermen wishing to try their luck in Newsome Creek. The area to the east is closed to motor vehicles year round but existing roads make for great mountain biking. The site is equipped with a camp pad and a toilet.

The facts

Season: The campground is open year-round, but might not be accessible because of snow. — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026

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Getting there

From State Highway 14, turn north on Newsome Creek Road No. 1858 and travel approximately 2.2 miles to the campsite.

45.85640, -115.61810 · 45°51'23.0"N 115°37'5.2"W

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Typical weather

Typically 83°F in Aug, down to 33°F in Dec.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	35	41	47	53	63	71	83	83	74	58	43	33
Low °F	15	16	21	27	33	40	43	39	32	28	22	14
Precip in	3.4	2.3	2.8	2.9	3.1	3.5	1.2	1.1	1.6	2.6	3.3	2.8

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 7.7 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 Oxbow Campsite

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

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

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

No Fee.

Restrictions:

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

USDA Forest Service's own page

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

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