Emerald Creek Campground
USFS · Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- Fee charged
- Managed by
- USFS
- Type
- Campground
- Hours
- Open 24 hours/day
- Reservations
- fs.usda.gov
- Nearest dump station
- Cedar Flats Dump Station · 73.5 mi
- Coordinates
- 47.0079, -116.3259
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
Emerald Creek Campground features 18 camp units, drinking water, and vault toilets a short distance from the campground. The Garnet Area is one of our most popular recreation sites where, for a small fee, one can dig for gem quality star garnets. Mosquitos can be prolific throughout the season, consider bringing bug repellent.
From the USFS.
Is Emerald Creek Campground free?
No. Emerald Creek Campground charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through fs.usda.gov.
How do I get to Emerald Creek Campground?
Drive 25 miles south of St. Maries on State Highway 3, then turn right on Road #447, travel approximately 6 miles to the Emerald Creek Campground.
Nearby
- Cedar Creek Campground3.4 mi
- Bald Mountain Lookout (Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests, ID)11.7 mi
- Camp 3 Campground13.5 mi
- Laird Park Campground15.8 mi
- Crater Peak16.2 mi
- ELK CREEK PAVILION (CLEARWATER NF)16.6 mi
- ELK CREEK CAMPGROUND (CLEARWATER NF)16.6 mi
- Elk Creek Campground (clearwater Nf, Id)16.6 mi
- Cedar Flats Dump Station73.5 mi
SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
