Sam's Creek Campground, near the Gospel-Hump Wilderness on Crooked Creek and
Sams Creek, is peacefully tucked in among a grove of  pine trees with the
soothing sounds of the river running in the background. Three campsites,
tables and fire grates allow for relaxed camping. There is limited parking and
limited maneuvering for camp trailers.

<p>Sam&#39;s Creek Campground, near the Gospel-Hump Wilderness on Crooked Creek and Sams Creek,&nbsp;is peacefully tucked in&nbsp;among a grove of &nbsp;pine trees with the soothing sounds of the river running in the background. Three campsites, tables and fire grates allow for relaxed camping. There is limited parking and limited maneuvering for camp trailers.</p>

Bird's eye view of the campground

Sam's Creek Campground

Dixie Meadow Campground

Halfway House Campground rests in tall timber with a small creek running
through. There are campsites with tables and fire rings. Stock facilities
(feed bunk and loading ramp) are nearby. This is a popular access site into
the Gospel Hump Wilderness Area via Crooked Creek Trail #215.

<p>Halfway House Campground rests in tall timber with a small creek running through. There are campsites with tables and fire rings. Stock facilities (feed bunk and loading ramp) are nearby. This is a popular access site into the Gospel Hump Wilderness Area via Crooked Creek Trail #215.</p>

Halfway House Campground

Orogrande Summit is a developed campground with camp pads, all dispersed
throughout open timber. Expect to see alpine country with associated wildlife
in this high-elevation campground on the route to Buffalo Hump. Wildhorse Lake
is about two miles by road northwest of the site. This campground also serves
as the trailhead for Columbia Ridge Trail #205.

<p>Orogrande Summit is a developed campground with camp pads, all dispersed throughout open timber. Expect to see alpine country with associated wildlife in this high-elevation campground on the route to Buffalo Hump. Wildhorse Lake is about two miles by road northwest of the site. This campground also serves as the trailhead for Columbia Ridge Trail #205.</p>

Orogrande Summit Campground

Mallard Creek Campground provides five campsites situated in the tall timber
near Mallard Creek. Although there is a toilet, there are no tables or fire
grates.

<p>Mallard Creek Campground provides five campsites situated in the tall timber near Mallard Creek. Although there is a toilet, there are no tables or fire grates.</p>

Mallard Creek Campground

Resting near the north bank of the mighty Salmon River, Mackay Bar campground
offers three campsites, tables and fire grates. Parking is limited. Access to
this campground is via a very rough, winding road with many tight switchbacks.
Low-range, 4-wheel drive is recommended, with no trailers. **Note** : Be
considerate of adjacent private ownership. **Be Aware** of rattlesnakes and
poison ivy!

<p>Resting near the north bank of the mighty Salmon River, Mackay Bar campground offers three campsites, tables and fire grates. Parking is limited. Access to this campground is via a very rough, winding road with many tight switchbacks. Low-range, 4-wheel drive is recommended, with no trailers. <strong>Note</strong>: Be considerate of adjacent private ownership. <strong>Be Aware </strong>of rattlesnakes and poison ivy!</p>

Mackay Bar Campground

Six campsites on Wildhorse Lake, in a lovely riparian meadow. A trail from the
campground leads into the Wilderness, into Tenmile Meadows. Another trailhead
is south of the campground and leads deep into the Wilderness, all the way to
Sugarloaf Butte.

<p>Six campsites on Wildhorse Lake, in a lovely riparian meadow. A trail from the campground leads into the Wilderness, into Tenmile Meadows. Another trailhead is south of the campground and leads deep into the Wilderness, all the way to Sugarloaf Butte.<br />&nbsp;</p>

Wildhorse Campground

The Trapper Creek camp area provides one camp pad located in tall timber next
to South Fork Red River, a toilet and information board. The parking area
serves as a snow park in the winter for on/off loading snowmobiles to access
groomed snowmobile trails.

<p>The Trapper Creek camp area provides one camp pad located in tall timber next to South Fork Red River, a toilet and information board. The parking area serves as a snow park in the winter for on/off loading snowmobiles to access groomed snowmobile trails.</p>

Trapper Creek Camp Area

Locally known as Orogrande #3 and 4, this campground rests on the bank of
Crooked River, with camp spots in deep shade. It includes a toilet, fire rings
and at least six camp pads.

<p>Locally known as Orogrande #3 and 4, this campground rests on the bank of Crooked River, with camp spots in deep shade. It includes a toilet, fire rings and at least six camp pads.</p>

Orogrande Campground #3 and #4

Locally known as Orogrande #1 and 2, this campground occupies both sides of
the road, one on the bank of Crooked River. It includes a toilet, fire rings
and at least three camp pads. The non-river side is a good spot for one family
or small group. The river side is an open, grassy campsite.

<p>Locally known as Orogrande #1 and 2, this campground occupies both sides of the road, one on the bank of Crooked River. It includes a toilet, fire rings and at least three camp pads. The non-river side is a good spot for one family or small group. The river side is an open, grassy campsite.</p>

Orogrande Campground #1 and #2

The cabin is nestled just off the road into the Gospel-Hump Wilderness Area
(Crooked River Road #233), approximately 9 miles south of State Highway 14 and
less than one mile from Orogrande, an old historical mining town site. There
are several lakes within a three mile radius that are very accessible either
by foot or ATV. Crooked River is a popular area for many recreational
opportunities.



View our  Jerry Walker Cabin brochure for more information.



The rustic cabin has 2 bedrooms with 2 single beds in each room, a living room
with wood insert in the fireplace, several chairs, and kitchen facilities with
a wood cook stove. Outside there is a metal fire ring surrounded by primitive
benches. The cabin is served by an outdoor toilet and has no running water.
Capacity = 4 people.

<p>The cabin is nestled just off the road into the Gospel-Hump Wilderness Area (Crooked River Road #233), approximately 9 miles south of State Highway 14 and less than one mile from Orogrande, an old historical mining town site. There are several lakes within a three mile radius that are very accessible either by foot or ATV. Crooked River is a popular area for many recreational opportunities.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>View our <span style="display: none">&nbsp;</span><a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fsm91_057164.pdf">Jerry Walker Cabin&nbsp;brochure</a> for more information.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The rustic cabin has 2 bedrooms with 2 single beds in each room, a living room with wood insert in the fireplace, several chairs, and kitchen facilities with a wood cook stove. Outside there is a metal fire ring surrounded by primitive benches. The cabin is served by an outdoor toilet and has no running water. Capacity = 4 people.</p>

Jerry Walker Cabin

Situated in open, tall timber, this campground is popular for family camping,
in that it is near a fishing and swimming pond (Five Mile Pond), has a creek
flowing by the site, and has easy access to Crooked River. Fire rings with
camp sites grace the campground.

<p>Situated in open, tall timber, this campground is popular for family camping, in that it is near a fishing and swimming pond (Five Mile Pond), has a creek flowing by the site, and has easy access to Crooked River. Fire rings with camp sites grace the campground.</p>

Five Mile Campground

## Overview

Walker Cabin is nestled among trees just off Crooked River Road #233, which
leads into the Gospel-Hump Wilderness Area, in the Nez Perce National Forest.  
  
  
  
The cabin was originally built around 1930 as a summer home. Jerry and Helen
Walker purchased the cabin in 1967, then donated it to the U.S. Forest Service
in the 1980s. It is now available for public recreational use. The cabin must
be reserved in advanced; there are no walk-ups.  
  

## Recreation

Crooked River is a popular area for many recreational opportunities, including
hiking, trout fishing, hunting, snowmobiling and cross-country skiing. A nice
hiking trail is located behind the cabin.  
  
Nearby trails lead to the Orogrande Summit, Buffalo Hump and Gospel Hump.
Snowshoes may be required on the trails in winter. There are several lakes
within a 3-mile radius that are easily accessible by foot or off-road vehicle.

## Facilities

The rustic cabin has two bedrooms with two single beds each, a living room
with a wood insert in the fireplace, several chairs, a table, a broom and a
kitchen with a wood cook stove. A vault toilet is located in a separate
building. Guests can find firewood in a shed behind the cabin.  
  
Running water and electricity are not available. Guests should bring their own
water supply and garbage bags to pack out their trash. Cookware, kitchen
utensils, bedding and blankets are not provided. A lantern or flashlight and
extra batteries are recommended (click here for more details about this
cabin).

## Natural Features

Walker Cabin sits at an elevation of 4,500 feet near the northern part of
Gospel-Hump Wilderness, an area that is moist and densely forested. Big game
species like elk, mule and whitetail deer, black bear, cougar, moose, mountain
goat and mountain sheep live within the Wilderness. Chukar, grouse, squirrels
and songbirds make their home here as well.

## Nearby Attractions

The cabin is less than a mile from Orogrande, a historic mining site that is
now a ghost town. The closest town, Elk City, Idaho, is a remote community
with limited facilities that include a grocery store, restaurant, bar,
laundromat, convenience store and gas stations.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>Walker Cabin is nestled among trees just off Crooked River Road #233, which leads into the Gospel-Hump Wilderness Area, in the Nez Perce National Forest.<br><br><br> <br>The cabin was originally built around 1930 as a summer home. Jerry and Helen Walker purchased the cabin in 1967, then donated it to the U.S. Forest Service in the 1980s. It is now available for public recreational use. The cabin must be reserved in advanced; there are no walk-ups.<br><br></p>
<h2>Recreation</h2>
Crooked River is a popular area for many recreational opportunities, including hiking, trout fishing, hunting, snowmobiling and cross-country skiing. A nice hiking trail
is located behind the cabin.<br/><br/> 

Nearby trails lead to the Orogrande Summit, Buffalo Hump and Gospel Hump. Snowshoes may be required on the trails in winter. There are several lakes within a 3-mile 
radius that are easily accessible by foot or off-road vehicle.<h2>Facilities</h2>
The rustic cabin has two bedrooms with two single beds each, a living room with a wood insert in the fireplace, several chairs, a table, a broom
and a kitchen with a wood cook stove. A vault toilet is located in a separate building. Guests can find firewood in a shed behind the cabin.<br/><br/>  

Running water and electricity are not available. Guests should bring their own water supply and garbage bags to pack out their trash. Cookware, kitchen utensils, 
bedding and blankets are not provided. A lantern or flashlight and extra batteries are recommended 
(<a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fsm91_057164.pdf" rel="nofollow">click here for more details about this cabin</a>).<h2>Natural Features</h2>
Walker Cabin sits at an elevation of 4,500 feet near the northern part of Gospel-Hump Wilderness, an area that is moist and densely forested. Big game species like
elk, mule and whitetail deer, black bear, cougar, moose, mountain goat and mountain sheep live within the Wilderness. Chukar, grouse, squirrels and songbirds make 
their home here as well.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
The cabin is less than a mile from Orogrande, a historic mining site that is now a ghost town. The closest town, Elk City, Idaho, is a remote community with 
limited facilities that include a grocery store, restaurant, bar, laundromat, convenience store and gas stations.

Walker Cabin

Walker Cabin pic 2

Ditch Creek Campground sports campsites in an open area with few tall trees -
a beautiful place to "catch the sun."

<p>Ditch Creek Campground sports campsites in an open area with few tall trees - a beautiful place to &quot;catch the sun.&quot;</p>

Ditch Creek Campground

This campsite is the trailhead for Ten Mile Creek Trail #415 and sports a
loading ramp, hitching rail, toilet and two camping pads. Ten Mile Creek flows
through the campsite.

<p>This campsite is the trailhead for Ten Mile Creek Trail #415 and sports a loading ramp, hitching rail, toilet and two camping pads. Ten Mile Creek flows through the campsite.</p>

Ten Mile

French Gulch Campground provides a good "base camp" for day trips to other
areas of the Red River Ranger District, with two campsites and vault toilet.
This is a roomy area, with plenty of parking available. It provides public
fishing access on nearby Red River. French Gulch Creek flows through the
campground.

<p>French Gulch Campground provides a good &quot;base camp&quot; for day trips to other areas of the Red River Ranger District, with two campsites and vault toilet. This is a roomy area, with plenty of parking available. It provides public fishing access on nearby Red River. French Gulch Creek flows through the campground.</p>

French Gulch Campground

One camp pad with a toilet. Well-screened by tall, dense timber. Across the
road from Crooked River.

<p>One camp pad with a toilet. Well-screened by tall, dense timber. Across the road from Crooked River.</p>

Crooked River Campground #3

Red River Campground has campsites with tables and metal fire rings. Several
toilets service the campground. Larger RVs should preview the site before
entering.

<p>Red River Campground has campsites with tables and metal fire rings. Several toilets service the campground. Larger RVs should preview the site before entering.</p>

$12.00 per night. There is an additional fee of $3 for each extra vehicle.

Red River Campground

Rainy Day Campground provides campsites located in open timber on ridge top.
Some spots screened from road by timber. A toilet is available at the site, as
are metal fire rings. Road access to the site is rough and narrow in places.

<p>Rainy Day Campground provides campsites located in open timber on ridge top. Some spots screened from road by timber. A toilet is available at the site, as are metal fire rings. Road access to the site is rough and narrow in places.</p>

Rainy Day Campground

## Overview

Lookout Butte has a history that spans nearly 80 years and has been home to
three lookout towers. The first, built in 1923, was 45 feet tall with just a
platform on which to stand. A cabin was put on the tower a couple years later.
In 1935, a 50-foot tower was constructed. A new tower was built beside the old
one in 1962, and this is currently available for rent.  
  
The current 60-foot wooden tower offers panoramic views and the perfect
setting for enjoying the area's tranquility and natural beauty. Guests can
enjoy the scenery from the exterior catwalk or from inside the single-room
cabin.

## Recreation

Several primitive roads in the area are open to mountain biking and off-road
vehicles. Other activities in the area include hiking through second-growth
forest and birding.

## Facilities

The lookout has room for up to four people and comes with two twin beds with
foam mattresses and two cots. Other amenities include a propane stove and
oven, a table and chairs, a broom, a bucket and a mop. A pit toilet sits
downhill to the south of the lookout, and there's a campfire ring near the
base. Guests should be prepared to haul supplies up five flights of stairs.
Guests are required to bring their own drinking water. Other recommended
supplies include food, sleeping bags or bedding, coolers, cookware and
utensils, dishes, warm clothing and rain gear, flashlights, extra batteries,
first aid kit, matches, toilet paper, garbage bags and the combination for the
lookout and gate. Click here for more information about this lookout.

## Natural Features

The lookout sits at 5,869 feet in elevation with breathtaking views of the
Selway Crags in the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness area, the Seven Devils
Mountain Range, Coolwater Ridge, Pilot Knob Lookout and the Lochsa and Selway
River drainages.

## Nearby Attractions

Guests can take a sightseeing drive from Lowell to Selway Falls and back. This
42-mile drive offers opportunities to appreciate the pristine beauty of the
Selway River, a Wild and Scenic River, as well as picturesque Selway Falls.

<h2>Overview</h2>
Lookout Butte has a history that spans nearly 80 years and has been home to three lookout towers. The first, built in 1923, was 45 feet tall with just a platform on which to stand. A cabin was put on the tower a couple years later. In 1935, a 50-foot tower was constructed. A new tower was built beside the old one in 1962, and this is currently available for rent.<br/><br/>

The current 60-foot wooden tower offers panoramic views and the perfect setting for enjoying the area's tranquility and natural beauty. Guests can enjoy the scenery from the exterior catwalk or from inside the single-room cabin.<h2>Recreation</h2>
Several primitive roads in the area are open to mountain biking and off-road vehicles. Other activities in the area include hiking through second-growth forest and birding.<h2>Facilities</h2>
The lookout has room for up to four people and comes with two twin beds with foam mattresses and two cots. Other amenities include a propane stove and oven, a table and chairs, a broom, a bucket and a mop. 
  
A pit toilet sits downhill to the south of the lookout, and there's a campfire ring near the base.  Guests should be prepared to haul supplies up five flights of stairs.  
Guests are required to bring their own drinking water. Other recommended supplies include food, sleeping bags or bedding, coolers, cookware and utensils, dishes, warm clothing and rain gear, flashlights, extra batteries, first aid kit, matches, toilet paper, garbage bags and the combination for the lookout and gate.  Click here  for more information about this lookout.<h2>Natural Features</h2>
The lookout sits at 5,869 feet in elevation with breathtaking views of the Selway Crags in the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness area, the Seven Devils Mountain Range, Coolwater Ridge, Pilot Knob Lookout and the Lochsa and Selway River drainages.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
Guests can take a sightseeing drive from Lowell to Selway Falls and back. This 42-mile drive offers opportunities to appreciate the pristine beauty of the Selway River, a Wild and Scenic River, as well as picturesque Selway Falls.

View of Lookout Butte lookout from below.

View of the lookout from below.

View from the catwalk through the windows of the lookout.

View from catwalk through windows to the inside of the lookout.

View looking northwest from Lookout Butte catwalk.

LOOKOUT BUTTE LOOKOUT

View of the lookout from parking area.

View of Lookout Butte from below.

Lookout Butte Lookout

Lookout Butte lookout is currently closed due to the discovery of structural
deficiencies in the tower. For public safety, the tower and surrounding area
are closed to the public until repairs can be completed.