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Recreation Region: Plains/Thompson Falls Area

Gold Rush Campground

This site is forested and shady, and is located in a narrow canyon bottom along a stream. A hiking trail is available nearby.

Current Conditions
Open year long, snow dependent. Restroom close 10/31/2025. No reservations are taken. The campground is first come, first served.

General Information

A picnic table and fire ring is available at each campsite.

Restroom closes October 31. 

Open 24 hours/day

No fees are required for this site

No fee

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 47.522824

Longitude: -115.311471

Directions

From Thompson Falls, travel west on the Prospect Creek Road for 2 miles. Turn left (east) on the Cherry Creek Road. Turn right (south) on the Dry Creek Road #352 for 6 miles. Campground is on the right (west) side close to the 6-mile marker.

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are available at this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

Last updated October 30, 2025