Dispersed

Dixie Meadow Campground

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Dispersed camping — conditions change

Fire restrictions, road washouts, and seasonal closures are common on public lands. Confirm current rules with the managing agency (BLM/USFS field office) before traveling. Practice Leave No Trace.

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Dispersed Area Free · No reservation USFS · Forest Service Dispersed Camping Area

What is dispersed camping?

Dispersed camping is primitive camping on public land outside of developed campgrounds. There are no facilities — no toilets (usually), no water, no trash service, no marked sites. You may camp anywhere within the area, usually for free, subject to the agency's rules below. Pack everything out, follow Leave No Trace, and check current conditions with the land manager before you go.

Free year-round dispersed campsite with toilet on the Nez Perce-Clearwater NF, 5,500 ft elevation. Snow access only.

Fire restrictions change daily. We don't publish a static fire-allowed claim — check the current order before any campfire, stove, or smoking.

Current fire orders ↗

Previously disturbed sites only
Camp ONLY in established / previously used spots. Pioneering new sites is prohibited under the management plan and subject to citation.
Pack out human waste
WAG bag (or equivalent pack-out kit) is required. Burying is not allowed in this area.
USFS Motor Vehicle Use Map required
You must use the Forest Service Motor Vehicle Use Map for this district to identify which roads allow camping. Off-MVUM driving and camping is illegal.

Managing agency: USFS · Red River Ranger District (Nez Perce-Clearwater NF)
Designation: Forest Service Dispersed Camping Area
Max stay: 14 days per location
Road access: Graded dirt
Distance from water (LNT): 200+ ft
Vehicle notes: From Highway 14, turn south on Red River-Dixie Road #222, continuing past the closed ranger station and Dixie Town approximately 5 miles

Facilities

✓ Vault toilet present (1 location)
→Potable water: Potable water is not available at this site.

Seasonal notes: The campground is open year-round, but might not be accessible because of snow.

Resources & official references

Fire restrictions (live)

Nez Perce-Clearwater NF — alerts and current fire orders ↗
Live alerts feed for the forest. Check before any campfire or stove use.

Official agency page

USFS — Dixie Meadow Campground ↗
Official rec-area page from the managing agency.

Field office / ranger district

USFS Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests ↗
Forest landing page — alerts, contact, current orders.

Leave No Trace

Leave No Trace — 7 Principles ↗
Pack everything out, camp on durable surfaces, respect wildlife, etc.

About

Per the Nez Perce-Clearwater NF recreation site page: "Dispersed campsite with toilet." Free, year-round (snow permitting), 5,500 ft elevation. Located on Red River-Dixie Road #222 about 5 miles past Dixie Town. No potable water on site; bring or treat water. Pack out all garbage — Leave No Trace. Check the Nez Perce-Clearwater alerts page for current fire restrictions before any open flame.