Orogrande Summit Campground


Area Status: Open

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.

At a Glance

Current Conditions: Open year-round, but might not be accessible because of snow.
Reservations: Campsites are available on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Fees: No Fee.
Open Season: The campground is open year-round, but might not be accessible because of snow.
Usage: Light
Best Season: Summer, Fall
Restrictions:
  • Trailers are NOT RECOMMENDED on Forest Road #233.
  • Garbage services not available. Pack It In, Pack It Out.
Closest Towns: Elk City, Idaho
Water: No
Restroom: 1 Vault toilet
Information Center: Red River Ranger District, 208-842-2245

General Information

Directions: From State Highway 14, turn south on Crooked River Road #233 and travel approximately 18.6 miles to the campsite which is located on a saddle on Columbia Ridge.

Recreation Map

Map showing recreational areas. Map Information

Activities

Campground Camping

From this campground you can hike to a lake, fish in a stream, view and photograph wildlife, stop for a picnic and hunt big game.

Lake and Pond Fishing

Fish Wildhorse Lake nearby.

River and Stream Fishing

Day Hiking

The trailhead for Columbia Ridge Trail #205 is located west of the campground. Hearby hiking opportunities to Fish Lake and the Gospel Hump Wilderness.

Backpacking

The trailhead for Columbia Ridge Trail #205 is located west of the campground. Hearby hiking opportunities to Fish Lake and the Gospel Hump Wilderness.

Big Game Hunting

Please visit Idaho Fish & Game for details on when, where and what you need to hunt in Idaho.

Picnicking

Related Information

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Location

 
  Latitude : 
45.63815

  Longitude : 
-115.60662

  Elevation : 
7260'