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Kelly Creek

Superior, Idaho · Clearwater County · Facility

The Kelly Creek area offers many opportunities for hiking, backpacking, camping, fly fishing, and a place to enjoy the quiet solitude beside a mountain stream. The area’s trailhead provides access to Little Moose Ridge Trail #760 which rolls from saddle to peak following a ridgeline 9 miles to connector trails, while K…

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5-Day Forecast

Weather at Kelly Creek

Live forecast for the park. Plan your visit accordingly.

Avg High65°F
Avg Low45°F
Peak Rain Chance31%
Humidity76%
UV (avg)4
Air Quality35 · Good
Today
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Light Rain
55°/48°
💧 24%🌬 7mph
4:51 AM8:24 PM
Sun
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Light Rain
60°/46°
💧 31%🌬 7mph
4:50 AM8:25 PM
Mon
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Light Rain
58°/44°
💧 20%🌬 6mph
4:50 AM8:26 PM
Tue
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Overcast
72°/41°
💧 11%🌬 4mph
4:49 AM8:27 PM
Wed
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Overcast
80°/46°
💧 4%🌬 12mph
4:49 AM8:28 PM

Forecast data © Open-Meteo. Refreshed every 6 hours. Always check the most recent forecast before heading out.

About Kelly Creek

The Kelly Creek area offers many opportunities for hiking, backpacking, camping, fly fishing, and a place to enjoy the quiet solitude beside a mountain stream. The area’s trailhead provides access to Little Moose Ridge Trail #760 which rolls from saddle to peak following a ridgeline 9 miles to connector trails, while Kelly Creek Trail #567 follows Kelly Creek and its tributaries for 22-1/2 miles. It’s an easy grade with scenic meadows with the last 3 miles climbing steeply toward the Bitterroot Divide. Kelly Creek, itself, is one of the best-kept fly fishing secrets in Idaho. Here, wild west-slope cutthroat trout leap to take a fly and then dive for the bottom. It is a remote location and truly a place where you will feel like you have the river all to yourself. Visit our Road Condition Updates page for more information and select "North Fork Corridor."

Plan Your Visit to Kelly Creek

Heading to Kelly Creek? A few things to know before you go:

  • Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
  • Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
  • Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
  • Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
  • Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a reservation for Kelly Creek?

No central reservation system listed for Kelly Creek. Check the official page (https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/240758) for the latest entry policy and availability.