South Fork Group Site 5 - Nez Perce Nf (Id)
Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests — riverside, fishing
Location: GRANGEVILLE, ID, ID
Price: From $25 per night
Rating: 4 out of 5 (4 reviews)
Season: May through October
South Fork Campground is nestled along the South Fork of Clearwater River. All standard sites are first-come, first-served, but a group site that can accommodate up to 25 people is available for reservations. South Fork Campground is well-suited to moderately-sized RVs.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Camp Host, Fishing
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/south-fork-group-site-5-nez-perce-nf-id to be notified when sites open up.
South Fork Group Site 5 is nestled along the South Fork of Clearwater River with a sandy beach suitable for fishing and recreation. Campers praise the scenic location just outside Grangeville, clean facilities, and knowledgeable camp host Mark.
Wildlife alert: Bald Eagles present in area. Also: Columbian Ground Squirrel, Valley Garter Snake, Northern Rubber Boa
Insider tips for South Fork Group Site 5 - Nez Perce Nf (Id): Book early as federal campground fills quickly Camp host Mark provides local adventure knowledge Sandy beach access for fishing and recreation
Skip South Fork Group Site 5 - Nez Perce Nf (Id) if: You need RV hookups — no power or water hookups available. You require year-round camping — seasonal operations only. Mosquitoes are a concern — reported as decent amount present.
Best time to visit South Fork Group Site 5 - Nez Perce Nf (Id): May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Nearby campgrounds: Fish Creek Group Use (GRANGEVILLE, ID), Fish Creek Pavilion (Grangeville, ID), Adams Ranger Station (Grangeville, ID), Meadow Creek Cabin (KOOSKIA, ID).
Cell Phone Coverage at South Fork Group Site 5 - Nez Perce Nf (Id)
Cell signal at South Fork Group Site 5 - Nez Perce Nf (Id) (GRANGEVILLE, 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.
South Fork Campground is nestled along the South Fork of Clearwater River. All standard sites are first-come, first-served, but a group site that can accommodate up to 25 people is available for reservations. South Fork Campground is well-suited to moderately-sized RVs.
Verified facts
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CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early as federal campground fills quickly
Camp host Mark provides local adventure knowledge
Sandy beach access for fishing and recreation
Campground operates seasonally May through October only
Things to do nearby
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FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.
Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From the Forest Service offices in Grangeville, head south on Grangeville-Salmon Road. Turn left at the drive-in theater toward the small town Mt. Idaho. Continue on the Mt. Idaho Grade toward Elk City on Highway 14. The South Fork Campground is located just past mile marker 15 on Highway 14. The campground is located between the highway and the river and the entrance to the campground is marked with a campground sign. Physical address: 2435 Highway 14 Grangeville, ID 83530
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#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)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.
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