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French Gulch

Nezperce National Forest · Elk City, ID

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  • Address:Elk City, ID
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French Gulch Campground provides a good "base camp" for day trips to other areas of the Red River Ranger District, with two campsites and vault toilet. This is a roomy area, with plenty of parking available. It provides public fishing access on nearby Red River. French Gulch Creek flows through the campground.

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Campground Rules

  • No campfires allowed

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Trails at Nezperce National Forest

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Hot Point

Idaho

5.2 mi3,999 ftgain
Difficulty: Expert

Hidden Lake

Idaho

1.1 mi

Square Mountain

Idaho

6.1 mi230 ftgain
Difficulty: Moderate

Kentucky Creek

Idaho

7.7 mi984 ftgain
Difficulty: Difficult

Florence-Moores

Idaho

6.7 mi1,260 ftgain
Difficulty: Difficult

Rapid River

Idaho

3.7 mi1,322 ftgain
Difficulty: Moderate

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French Gulch

Idaho

2.2 mi577 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Moderate

Altemont

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6.2 mi1,440 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Difficult

Red Horse Ridge

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1.7 mi194 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Easy

Otto

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0.5 mi259 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Easy

Otto

Idaho

4.3 mi1,558 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Difficult

Lower Kirks Fork

Idaho

1.9 mi348 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Easy

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During hunting seasons, wear blaze orange and check regulations — see the Idaho hunting page

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