Glade Creek Campground

Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests — riverside, hiking

Location: Kooskia, ID, ID

Price: From $50 per night

Rating: 5 out of 5 (2 reviews)

Season: May through October

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.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Electric Hookups

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/glade-creek-campground to be notified when sites open up.

Glade Creek is a scenic group campground in Clearwater National Forest with river access to the Lochsa River and suitable for groups up to 35 people. Google reviewers rated it 5/5, calling it a great spot.

Wildlife alert: Moose, American Black Bear, and American Mink present in the area; also Ruffed Grouse, Wild Turkey, and Barrow's Goldeneye.

Insider tips for Glade Creek Campground: Book early—this is a federal campground with high demand. Group site only; available by reservation with combination code access. Located at milepost 105 on US Highway 12, approximately 7 miles east of Lowell, Idaho.

Skip Glade Creek Campground if: You need hookups—no electric or water hookups available.. You're visiting outside May-October seasonal window..

Best time to visit Glade Creek Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only..

Nearby campgrounds: Walde Lookout Cabin (Kooskia, ID), Johnson Bar Group Site (KOOSKIA, ID), Ohara (Kooskia, ID), Wilderness Gateway (Kooskia, ID).

Cell Phone Coverage at Glade Creek Campground

Cell signal at Glade Creek Campground (Kooskia, ID): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.

Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.

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Kooskia, ID, ID★ 5 (2 reviews)From $50/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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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.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
Max RV24 ft
HookupsNo hookups.
ADA sites1 sites
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsElectric Hookups
Recreation
Picnic Tables
Family & Pets
Vault Toilets

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it if:✕ You need hookups—no electric or water hookups available.✕ You're visiting outside May-October seasonal window.

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early

this is a federal campground with high demand.

Group site only; available by reservation with combination code access.

Located at milepost 105 on US Highway 12, approximately 7 miles east of Lowell, Idaho.

Best: May-October

Campground operates seasonally during these months only.

Things to do nearby

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Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 0%
AT&T
4G · 0%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

Wildlife nearby

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Alert: Moose, American Black Bear, and American Mink present in the area; also Ruffed Grouse, Wild Turkey, and Barrow's Goldeneye.

Location

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Glade Creek Campground is located at about milepost 105 on US Highway 12. It is approximately 31 miles east of Kooskia and about seven miles east of Lowell, Idaho.

Campground entrance

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Pro tips

  • Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests fills fast in peak season.
  • Check current road conditions at Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests before arrival — seasonal closures common.

Frequently asked questions

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How much does Glade Creek Campground cost per night?+
Glade Creek Campground costs $50 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Glade Creek Campground open?+
Glade Creek Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Glade Creek Campground have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Glade Creek Campground?+
Glade Creek Campground can accommodate RVs up to 24 feet.
How do I make reservations at Glade Creek Campground?+
Glade Creek Campground is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Glade Creek Campground?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Glade Creek Campground is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Glade Creek Campground open, and what are check-in times?+
Glade Creek Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

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National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
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Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
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iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
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Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
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FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
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Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
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Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
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RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
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$50 /night★ 5 (2)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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