Maxwell Beach Campsite
- Jun, Sep–Oct
- best months
Is Maxwell Beach Campsite open right now?
Closure in the area
There's a closure order in Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest. It doesn't name Maxwell Beach Campsite, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).
Updated 250 Road Closure
Agency closure covering Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest · USFS · Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest
Red River Ranger District Road Closures
Agency closure covering Red River Ranger District · Order 01-17-05-26-002 · USFS · Red River Ranger District
NFSR #1803 Road Closure
Agency alert covering Red River Ranger District · Order 01-17-05-26-001 · USFS · Red River Ranger District
Laird Park Water Unavailable For 2026 Season
Agency alert covering Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest · USFS · Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest
As of · Source: USFS · Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
- At 2,033 ft
- Frank Church-River of No Return WildernessRed River Ranger District · Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest
Maxwell Beach Campsite is a campground in Idaho at about 2,033 feet. It is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Local outfitters
- Black Bear RV Park42 mi away
Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.
- SHEEP CREEKHiking1.3 mi
- Johnson Saddle Stock TrailHiking2.3 mi
- Johnson Saddle CutoffHiking3 mi
- Elk ButteSummit3.6 mi
- Quartzite ButteSummit4.2 mi
Lookout Butte LookoutCampingPhoto: Recreation.gov (RIDB) / public domain4.6 mi- Vinegar Creek Boat RampBoat launch5.1 mi
- Wind RiverCanoeing6.8 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
- Lookout Butte LookoutCamping · ~8 min drive
- Upper Sheep Creek CampsiteCamping · ~2 min drive
- Middle Sheep Creek CampsiteCamping · ~2 min drive
- Lower Sheep Creek CampsiteCamping · ~2 min drive
- California Creek CampsiteCamping · ~3 min drive
- Gold Rush Bar CampsiteCamping · ~3 min drive
- Slide Beach CampsiteCamping · ~4 min drive
- Johnson Beach CampsiteCamping · ~5 min drive
- Desperation Bar CampsiteCamping · ~5 min drive
- Lower Bull Creek CampsiteCamping · ~6 min drive
Best time to visit Maxwell Beach Campsite
Best months: June and September–October. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.
Jan
41° / 25°
11 wet · 1 snow
Feb
46° / 26°
10 wet · 1 snow
Mar
55° / 30°
13 wet
Apr
62° / 35°
13 wet
May
71° / 41°
13 wet
Jun
78° / 47°
10 wet
Jul
90° / 52°
5 wet
Aug
90° / 52°
4 wet
Sep
79° / 45°
5 wet
Oct
63° / 36°
8 wet
Nov
48° / 29°
11 wet · 1 snow
Dec
40° / 24°
12 wet · 1 snow
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Riggins, ID, 30.5 mi away at 2,056 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
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