Ditch Creek Campground
Area Status: Open
Ditch Creek Campground sports campsites in an open area with few tall trees - a beautiful place to "catch the sun."
At a Glance
Current Conditions: | Open year-round, but might not be accessible because of snow. |
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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: | May-October |
Restrictions: | Garbage services not available. Pack It In, Pack It Out. |
Closest Towns: | Elk City, Idaho |
Water: | Surface - must treat for drinking |
Restroom: | Vault toilet |
Information Center: | Red River Ranger District, 208-842-2245 |
General Information
Directions: From State Highway 14, turn south onto Red River-Dixie Road #222. Follow Road #222 to Red River Ranger Station (now closed) and its junction with Red River Hot Springs Road #234. Turn east on Road #234 and continue approximately 3 miles to the campground, which is about 6 miles west of Red River Hot Springs.Activities
Campground Camping
You can view wildlife near Ditch Creek Campground. There are roads for OHV riding, trails to hike, and opportunities to access areas for big game hunting.Day Hiking
A short loop hike goes up Ditch Creek past several mines, to Red River Campground, and back along the road.