Paradise Campground
Paradise Campground is located near the Paradise Boat Launch site for the permitted Selway River, May 15- July 31st annually. The campground consists of 6 sites complete with picnic tables, and fire rings. Other facilities include 3 vault toilets, hitching rails, and feed bunks. Campground can accommodate RV's or trailers to 25 feet.
Paradise Campground
Sites located at Paradise Campground
General Information
Paradise campground is used by stock users and hikers alike. This campground is at the end of the road, and many trails depart from this location. Stock is welcome in this campground. The campground lies on the banks of White Cap Creek, and 1/2 mile from the junction of the Selway River put in.
Summer and fall. The main Forest Roads are not plowed in the fall and winter; Nez Perce Pass will generally get snow first in early fall.
Quiet Hours 10:00 pm to 6:00 am
No shooting in and around the campground.
Pack it in, Pack it out, no garbage service provided.
Campfires allowed, dependent upon seasonal fire restrictions.
Pets must be leashed.
Rattlesnakes are present in the area in the summer months.
Please do not park on the helispot. It is used for medivac and initial attack fire response.
Camping is limited to 14 consecutive days: Camping Restrictions Regional Order
Weed Seed Free feed is required on all national forest land: Weed Free Forage & Mulch Products Regional Order
No fees are required for this site
Pets must be leashed.
Contact Name: West Fork Ranger District
Contact Phone: 406-821-3269
Address: 6735 West Fork Road Darby, MT 59829
Phone: 406-821-3269
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Closed on federal holidays)
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 45.86083333
Longitude: -114.7377778
Directions
From Darby, MT travel south 4.3 miles on Highway 93, turn south on the West Fork Road and proceed for approximately 14.3 miles. Turn west on Forest Road 468, Nez Perce Road and travel for approximately 34.8 miles (Nez Perce Rd becomes Magruder Corridor.) At Magruder Crossing continue north on Forest Road 6223. Follow 11.2 miles to the end and the campground.
Parking
Selway River Floaters and trail users for all access trails should park in the designated area along the lower area between the road and jack-leg fence.
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Vault Toilet(s)Water
Potable water is not available at this site.
Picnic Tables
Picnic tables are available at this site.
Picnic tables at 6 sites.
Horse/Pack Animal Information
Horse/Pack animals are allowed at this site.
Feeders and hitch rails are available in the campground.