Highway 14 Corridor


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American Indians traveled through the present-day South Fork of the Clearwater River corridor on their seasonal migration from the Camas Prairie in Idaho to the Bitterroot Valley in Montana. The route, known as the southern Nez Perce Trail, was later used by gold miners and homesteaders who flocked to the area in the 1860s.

Today, State Highway 14, which follows the South Fork of the Clearwater River, is the primary travel route through the corridor. This picturesque route winds through the forested canyon with sections of rugged granite outcroppings. From Golden, the countryside changes to gently sloping lodgepole pine-covered uplands and lush meadows which are carpeted with a variety of wildflowers from April through July. An auto tour along the historic Elk City Wagon Road is located in the northern portion of the corridor. Interpretive signs along Highway 14 explain the rich and colorful mining history of the Elk City/Dixie area. The Newsome and Orogrande mining districts can be accessed from Highway 14. Visitors will find hiking, fishing and picnicking opportunities along the way.

Learn more about this corridor

Road and trail status report

At a Glance

Closest Towns: Grangeville, Idaho
Information Center:
  • Red River Ranger District, 208-842-2245
  • Salmon River Ranger District, 208-839-2211

General Information

Directions:

From Grangeville, Idaho travel east on Mount Idaho road to the junction with State Highway 14. State Highway 14 ends at Elk City. From Harpster, Idaho travel Highway 13 to its junction with State Highway 14.


Recreation Map

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Activities

Campground Camping

Areas for Campground Camping at Highway 14 Corridor

RV Camping

Areas for RV Camping at Highway 14 Corridor

Group Camping

Areas for Group Camping at Highway 14 Corridor

Dispersed Camping

Areas for Dispersed Camping at Highway 14 Corridor

Cabin Rentals

Areas for Cabin Rentals at Highway 14 Corridor

Lake and Pond Fishing

Areas for Lake and Pond Fishing at Highway 14 Corridor

River and Stream Fishing

Areas for River and Stream Fishing at Highway 14 Corridor

Day Hiking

Areas for Day Hiking at Highway 14 Corridor

Backpacking

Areas for Backpacking at Highway 14 Corridor

Horse Camping

Areas for Horse Camping at Highway 14 Corridor

Horse Riding

Areas for Horse Riding at Highway 14 Corridor

Big Game Hunting

Areas for Big Game Hunting at Highway 14 Corridor

Viewing Scenery

Areas for Viewing Scenery at Highway 14 Corridor

OHV Camping

Areas for OHV Camping at Highway 14 Corridor

OHV Trail Riding

Areas for OHV Trail Riding at Highway 14 Corridor

Picnicking

Areas for Picnicking at Highway 14 Corridor

Swimming

Areas for Swimming at Highway 14 Corridor

Recreation Areas

Recreation Activities