North Fork
Entering the North Fork corridor is a journey mostly alongside the North Fork of the Clearwater River, a free-flowing river where trees or brush grow on the steep hillsides rising from the water's edge. The area ranges in elevation from 1,700 to 6,000 feet at Hoodoo Pass on the Idaho-Montana border. Streams with native trout flow into the North Fork River and lure fishing enthusiasts, including osprey. The sound of water rushing over rocks combines with the coolness of dense forests and the majesty of mountain peaks to create a scene both rugged and beautiful. Visitors wanting to camp can choose from campgrounds with some services to unimproved dispersed campsites with no services.
Permit Information
No permit needed.
Directions
From Coeur d'Alene, take I-90 south and Road 250 west into the corridor. From Kamiah, drive north on Hwy. 12 and east on Hwy. 11.
Information Center
There are Ranger Stations in Orofino on Hwy. 11, Canyon Work Center on Road 247, and Kelly Forks Work Center on Road 250.
Activities