Campground List
CAMPGROUND NAME: Elk Creek
VISIT DATE: 04/12/2011
UPDATE DATE: 11/4/2024
STATE: Idaho
REGION: Northern
RANGER DISTRICT: Palouse
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Elk River
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
In Elk River, ID, at the interestion of State Route 8 and Taft
St., take Taft St east 0.1 miles to "T" intersection. Turn left
at this intersection onto N. Front St. (becomes Elk Creek Basin
Rd in one block) and go .8 miles to campground on right.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 6000 ft.
NOTE: The campground came on line after the authors surveyed
this national forest. All information provided by the Palouse
Ranger District office.
This pack it in, pack it out campground stretches along Forest
Route 3311 and parallels Elk Creek. Although none of the
campsites are on Elk Creek, all are within walking distance. The
campground has two unnamed sections. One section has 13
campsites with paved parking aprons and ample shade from mature
Ponderosa pine. The other section is considered "overflow" and,
with gravel parking aprons and less shade, has a more rustic,
less groomed feel. The campground is convenient to a hiking
trail leading to Elk Creek Falls (the tallest waterfall in
Idaho), the Giant Cedar tree (largest cedar east of the
Cascade/Sierra Crest), and Elk River Reservoir (offering fishing
and other water play activities). Limited services, such as
fishing equipment, gas, some groceries, hot showers, and RV dump,
are available in Elk River, ID.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 19 through October 4 - weather dependent
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $20 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 23
Total Sites: 23
Tent Pads: Yes
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
Equestrian Camping: No
No. Tables on Sites: 13
No. Grilles on Sites: 13
RV INFORMATION
No. Full Hookups (includes waste): 0
No. Water and Electric Only: 0
No. Water Only: 0
No. Electric Only: 23
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 20' X 40'
Comments:
Some parking aprons are gravel. An RV dump station is available,
with no potable water and no fee, in Elk River, ID at the
Groomer's Shed, located near the intersection of Landing and
Dent roads.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 3
No. Threaded: 0
Comments:
Hot showers are available for a fee at Huckleberry Heaven general
store. The drinking water system is shut down after September 30.
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING
Hiking: Yes
Comments:
Elk Creek Falls trail (non-motorized) - 3.5 mile network
FISHING
Fishing is available at the nearby Elk River Reservoir.
CAMPGROUND NAME: Elk Summit
VISIT DATE: 09/03/1997
UPDATE DATE: 6/11/2024
STATE: Idaho
REGION: Northern
RANGER DISTRICT: Powell
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Lowell
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
From Lowell, ID, take US Rt. 12 east 66.7 miles to Elk Summit Rd.
sign (Elk Summit Rd. - Forest Rt. 111). Turn onto Elk Summit Rd.
and go 5.5 miles to campground sign (Forest Rt. 360). Turn right
onto Rt. 360 and go 0.2 miles to "Y" intersection. Bear left at
intersection and go 13.8 miles to campground.
NOTE: Forest Rt. 360 is single lane dirt road with turnouts.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 5,756 ft.
The campground is pack it in, pack it out. It is adjacent to
Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness and located in a beautiful riparian
valley. There are three loops - A, B and C. Horses and other
stock are permitted in Loops A and B only; there are hitching
rails at many of the sites. There is water for stock in
Loop B. Loop C is located on Hoodoo Lake. Moose, deer, elk
and other wildlife often visit the campground.
There are limited groceries, restaurant, telephone and gas at
Lochsa Lodge on US Rt. 12, milepost 162.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open July 1 through when snow dictates closure.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: No charge
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 16
Total Sites: 16
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 6
No. Grilles on Sites: 14
Equestrian Camping: Yes
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 16' X 63'
Comments:
Parking aprons are gravel. There are waste stations at
Wilderness Gateway campground (National Forest) - 41 miles
west on US Rt. 12 (no fee) and Lolo Hot Springs Resort
(private) - 18 miles east on US Rt. 12, $5 fee.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots: 0
No. Threaded: 0
WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): No
Sailing: No
Boat Ramp: No
Boat Carry Down Access: Yes
Power Boating: No
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: No
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No
Comments:
Hoodoo Lake is about 5 acres.
HIKING
Big Sand Lake Trail No. 4 - 14 miles
Cedar Creek Trail No. 486 - 5.9 miles
Cedar Ridge Trail No. 6 - 5 miles
FISHING
Unknown fish species in Hoodoo Lake
CAMPGROUND NAME: Giant White Pine
VISIT DATE: 09/11/1997
UPDATE DATE: 6/11/2024
STATE: Idaho
REGION: Northern
RANGER DISTRICT: Palouse
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Princeton
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
From Princeton, ID, take State Rt. 6 north 13 miles to campground
on right.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 2,800 ft.
The campground is on the White Pine Scenic Byway and is located
beneath big Western White Pines and Western Cedars. It has the
feel of a family campground. Enjoy the trails from the
campground that meander through giant White Pines and Cedars.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 20 through October 1
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $12 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 14
Total Sites: 14
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 14
No. Grilles on Sites: 14
Equestrian Camping: Yes
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 11' X 53'
Comments:
The parking aprons are paved. There is waste station at Scenic 6
RV Park at west end of Potlatch, ID on State Rt. 6 - donation.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots: 1
No. Threaded: 0
Comments:
Water spigot is hand pump.
WATER SPORTS - None
Comments:
Wading possible in Mannering Creek
HIKING
Beason Meadow Trail No. 220 to Bald Mtn. Lookout - 8 miles.
Great White Pine National Recreation Trail System - total of 8
miles.
Old Simpson Trail No. 221A - 1.7 miles to Old Simpson Trail No.
221.
FISHING - No
CAMPGROUND NAME: Hidden Creek
VISIT DATE: 09/04/1997
UPDATE DATE: 6/11/2024
STATE: Idaho
REGION: Northern
RANGER DISTRICT: North Fork
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Pierce
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
From Pierce, ID, take State Rt. 11 south 0.4 miles to French Mt.
Rd. sign (French Mtn. Rd.). Turn left onto French Mtn. Rd. and
go 0.4 miles to Kelly Creek sign (Forest Rt. 250). Continue
straight on Rt. 250 and go 47.6 miles to "Y" intersection (Forest
Service Work Center on right). Bear left on Rt. 250 and go 10.9
miles to campground.
NOTE: Forest Service sign states Rt. 250 "unsuitable for
trailers" - last 10.9 miles - single lane road with turnouts.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 3,400 ft.
The campground is pack it in, pack it out and is located in
heavily wooded, magnificent old Cedar trees. The scent is
delightful. Some sites are adjacent to North Fork of
Clearwater River.
Last portion of drive to campground on Forest Rt. 250 is
cedar-lined through a beautiful canyon along North Fork of
Clearwater River.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 31 through October 14 - weather dependent.
NOTE: Water available until September 30.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $10 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 13
Total Sites: 13
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 13
No. Grilles on Sites: 13
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 11' X 45'
Comments:
The parking aprons are dirt and grass. There is public waste
station (with potable water) at south end of Pierce, ID on State
Rt. 11.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots: 1
No. Threaded: 0
Comments:
Water spigot is hand pump. The drinking water system is shut down
after September 29.
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING - No
FISHING
Cutthroat Trout
CAMPGROUND NAME: Jerry Johnson
VISIT DATE: 09/03/1997
UPDATE DATE: 6/11/2024
STATE: Idaho
REGION: Northern
RANGER DISTRICT: Powell
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Lowell
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
From Lowell, ID, take US Rt. 12 east 54.1 miles to campground
sign. Turn left into campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 3,100 ft.
Once heavily wooded, this campground, located across US Rt.12 from
Lochsa River, is now completely in the open. Removal of sick trees
changed the campground's character into a sunny location. Now, enjoy
frequent wildlife visitors and plants such as huckleberry, wild roses and
Bear grass. In their infant stage, Maple, Ponderosa pine, White fir and
Tamarack can be found trying to make a comeback. Although the
campground offers little shade, it is surrounded by healthy, towering
conifers. The Jerry Johnson Trail, accessed from the campground,
was used by Native Americans for fishing trips to Lochsa River. The
river is popular in the spring for whitewater sports; contact Powell
Ranger District for conditions and outfitters. Or, call the Idaho
Outfitters and Guides Association on 208-342-1919.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open June 6 through October 31
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $14 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 19
Total Sites: 19
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: No
No. Tables on Sites: 19
No. Grilles on Sites: 19
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: See comments below
Comments:
The parking aprons are paved and accommodate any size RV.
There are waste stations at the Wilderness Gateway campground
(National Forest) - west 36 miles on US Rt. 12 (no fee) and Lolo
Hot Springs campground (private, fee) - east 23 miles on US Rt. 12.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots: 3
No. Threaded: 0
NOTE: 6/1/2024 - Water system turned off during 2024 season for maintenance.
Contact ranger district office for status.
WATER SPORTS
The Lochsa River is known for white water activities in the
spring, but there is no put-in at campground.
HIKING
Jerry Johnson Trail No. 38 - 3.5 miles
FISHING
Chinook Salmon, Steelhead, Cutthroat and Bull trout and Mountain
Whitefish - catch and release rules apply to some of these
species.
CAMPGROUND NAME: Kelly Forks
VISIT DATE: 09/04/1997
UPDATE DATE: 6/11/2024
STATE: Idaho
REGION: Northern
RANGER DISTRICT: North Fork
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Pierce
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
From Pierce, ID, take State Rt. 11 south 0.4 miles to French Mtn.
Rd. sign (French Mtn. Rd.). Turn left onto French Mtn. Rd. and
go 0.4 miles to Kelly Creek sign (Forest Rt. 250). Continue
straight on Rt. 250 and go 47.6 miles to Kelly Creek campground
sign (Forest Rt. 255). Continue straight on Rt. 255 for 0.2
miles to campground.
NOTE: Some of Rt. 250 is single lane with turnouts.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 2,680 ft.
The campground is pack it in, pack it out. It is located in heavily
wooded young pines with heavy under and middlestory vegetation.
Campground is adjacent to Kelly Creek. Interior road is narrow
and some sites have low overhanging branches.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 24 through October 14 - weather dependent.
NOTE: Water available until September 30.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $10 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 13
Total Sites: 13
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 13
No. Grilles on Sites: 13
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 14.5' X 42'
Comments:
The parking aprons are dirt. There is public waste station (with
potable water) at south end of Pierce, ID on State Rt. 11.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots: 2
No. Threaded: 0
NOTE: The drinking water system is shut down after September 29.
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING - No
FISHING
Blue Ribbon Cutthroat Trout stream. Catch and release most of
the year.
CAMPGROUND NAME: Laird Park
VISIT DATE: 09/11/1997
UPDATE DATE: 6/11/2024
STATE: Idaho
REGION: Northern
RANGER DISTRICT: Palouse
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Princeton
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
From Princeton, ID, take State Rt. 6 north 8.5 miles to Laird
Park campground sign (Palouse River Rd.). Turn right onto
Palouse River Rd. and go 1.5 miles to campground on right.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 2,800 ft.
There are two loops in mixed pines including
Ponderosa. Swimming beach dam built by the Civilian Conservation
Corps (CCC) in 1933. The campground was donated by the Potlatch
Lumber Co. in memory of A.W. Laird, a lumberman and early
executive of the company.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 20 through October 30 - weather dependent
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $12 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 4
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 35
Total Sites: 35
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 35
No. Grilles on Sites: 35
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 2
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 12.5' X 58'
Comments:
The parking aprons are paved. There is waste station at Scenic 6
RV Park at west end of Potlatch, ID on State Rt. 6 - donation
requested.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: Yes
No. Water Spigots: 8
No. Threaded: 0
WATER SPORTS
Lake: No
Swimming (provided): Yes
Sailing: No
Boat Ramp: No
Boat Carry Down Access: No
Power Boating: No
Boating (no power): No
Water Skiing: No
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No
Comments:
Palouse River dammed to provide swimming. Sandy beach
HIKING
Jed Campground Loop Trail - 0.5 miles
FISHING - No
Comments:
No fishing in campground, but Brook Trout available above and
below the campground in the Palouse River.
CAMPGROUND NAME: Little Boulder Creek
VISIT DATE: 09/11/1997
UPDATE DATE: 6/11/2024
STATE: Idaho
REGION: Northern
RANGER DISTRICT: Palouse
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Deary
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
From Deary, ID, take State Rt. 8 east 4.1 miles to campground
sign (Helmer, ID). Turn right at sign and go 2.6 miles to
campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 3,000 ft.
Also known as Little Boulder campground. There are two loops - A and B.
Campground used to be Potlatch Lumber Co., Camp No. 4. There is open
field in the campground where railroad cars were used for bunk houses,
kitchen, etc. Potlatch River runs by the campground. Sites in Loop B
tend to be open, wider and longer. Forest Rt. 4722, across from
campground entrance, is open to ATVs, motorbikes and 4-wheel
drive vehicles from June 16 through September 30. There are
limited groceries and regular gas in Helmer, ID.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 20 through October 30 - weather dependent
NOTE: Water available until September 30
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $12 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 16
Total Sites: 16
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 16
No. Grilles on Sites: 16
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 19' X 67'
Comments:
The parking aprons are paved. There is waste station at Scenic 6
RV Park at west end of Potlatch, ID on State Rt. 6 - donation
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots: 2
No. Threaded: 0
Comments:
Water spigots are hand pump. Wheelchair friendly toilet in Loop B
only. The drinking water system is shut down after September 29.
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING
Potlatch Canyon Trail (loop - foot) - 5 miles
0.9 miles of trail are wheelchair friendly.
FISHING
Stocked Brook Trout
CAMPGROUND NAME: Powell
VISIT DATE: 09/03/1997
UPDATE DATE: 6/11/2024
STATE: Idaho
REGION: Northern
RANGER DISTRICT: Powell
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Lowell
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
From Lowell, ID, take US Rt. 12 east 65 miles to campground sign.
Turn right at sign and go 0.2 miles to another campground sign.
Turn right at sign into campground. As an alternative route,
take State Rt. 12 west 43.7 miles out of Lolo, MT.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 3,400 ft.
The campground, located mainly on the Lochsa River, is composed
of two loops - A and B. Loop A has electric hookups and more open
campsites. Loop B campsites are tucked further into the woods providing
a more secluded feel. Both loops have sites with a view of the river. A large
open grass meadow in day-use area is great for games and night-sky viewing.
A pleasant mixture of conifers, including Douglas fir and Ponderosa pine,
provide ample shade to the campsites. The Lochsa River is popular in the
spring for white water sports; contact Powell Ranger District for conditions
and outfitters. Or, call the Idaho Outfitters and Guides Association on
208-342-1919. There are limited groceries, restaurant, telephone and gas at
Lochsa Lodge near milepost 162 on US Rt. 12.
Interpretive programs are provided on the weekends during the summer. On
September 15, 1805, Lewis and Clark passed through this area on their way
to the Pacific.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 17 through October 29
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $14 per day - no electric hookups
$20 per day - electric hookups
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 34
Total Sites: 34
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 34
No. Grilles on Sites: 34
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
No. Full Hookups (includes waste): 0
No. Water and Electric Only: 0
No. Water Only: 0
No. Electric Only: 22
No. RV Pull Throughs: 5
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 16' X 50'
Comments:
The parking aprons are paved and all are about same size. There are waste
stations at Wilderness Gateway campground (National Forest) - 39 miles
west on US Rt. 12 (no fee) and Lolo Hot Springs campground (private, fee) - 20
miles east on US Rt. 12.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: Yes
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots: 5
No. Threaded: 5
WATER SPORTS
Lochsa River is popular for white water sports during the spring,
but there is no put-in at campground.
HIKING - No
FISHING
Chinook Salmon, Steelhead, Cutthroat and Bull trout and Mountain
Whitefish. Catch and release rules apply to some of these
species.
CAMPGROUND NAME: Washington Creek
VISIT DATE: 09/04/1997
UPDATE DATE: 6/11/2024
STATE: Idaho
REGION: Northern
RANGER DISTRICT: North Fork
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Pierce
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
From Pierce, ID, take State Rt. 11 south 0.4 miles to French Mt. Rd.
sign (French Mt. Rd.). Turn left onto French Mt. Rd. and go 0.4
miles to Kelly Creek sign. Continue straight on Forest Rt. 250
and go 29.5 miles to Forest Rt. 247 and campground sign. Turn
left onto Rt. 247 and go 6.3 miles to another campground sign.
Turn left at sign and proceed across bridge to campground.
NOTE: Forest Rt. 247 is dirt, wide and washboard.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 2,100 ft.
Some sites are on North Fork of Clearwater River. The campground is
wooded in pine and sites on the river are the longest.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 24 through October 14 - weather dependent.
NOTE: Water available until September 20.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $10 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 23
Total Sites: 23
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 23
No. Grilles on Sites: 22
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 13' X 61'
Comments:
The parking aprons are gravel. There is public waste station
(with potable water) at south end of Pierce, ID on State Rt. 11.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots: 5
No. Threaded: 0
NOTE: The drinking water system is shut down after September 29.
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING
Washington Ridge Trail No. 600 (foot)
Hornby Creek Rd. No. 6004 - 3 miles
Elk Mtn. Trail No. 601 - 9 miles
FISHING
Cutthroat Trout
CAMPGROUND NAME: Wendover
VISIT DATE: 09/03/1997
UPDATE DATE: 6/11/2024
STATE: Idaho
REGION: Northern
RANGER DISTRICT: Powell
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Lowell
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
From Lowell, ID, take US Rt. 12 east 61.4 miles to campground
sign. Turn right into campground. As an alternative route, take
US Rt. 12 west out of Lolo, MT for 52.2 to campground sign.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 3,300 ft.
The campground, mostly alongside the Lochsa River, has two loops - A and B.
The loops are separated by a low-water bridge, overwhich long trailers may drag
a bit. The thick canopy from a pleasant mixture of cedar, pines and fir, keeps
the ground cover to a minimum. Where the canopy opens, wildflowers, berry
bushes and other plants grow. Deciduous trees, primarily alder, grow along the
river's edge. Numerous campsites overlook the Lochsa River, which can be heard
throughout the campground. Privacy between campsites is good. The Lochsa
River is popular in the spring for whitewater sports; contact Powell Ranger District
for conditions and outfitters. Or, call the Idaho Outfitters and Guides Association
on 208-342-1919. There are limited groceries, restaurant, telephone and gas at
Lochsa Lodge near milepost 162 on US Rt. 12.
On September 15, 1805, Lewis and Clark passed through this area on their way
to the Pacific.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 22 through October 1
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $14 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 26
Total Sites: 26
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 26
No. Grilles on Sites: 26
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 15.5' X 49'
Comments:
The parking aprons are paved. There are waste stations at the Wilderness
Gateway campground (National Forest) - west 36 miles on US Rt. 12 (no fee)
and Lolo Hot Springs campground (private, fee) - east 23 miles on US Rt. 12.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots: 4
No. Threaded: 0
Comments:
The water spigots are hand pumps.
WATER SPORTS - None
Comments:
Lochsa River is popular for white water sports in the spring,
but there is no put-in at campground.
HIKING
Wendover Ridge Trail #85 (foot & horse) - 5 miles - located
across from campground entrance
FISHING
Chinook Salmon, Steelhead, Cutthroat and Bull Trout and Mountain
Whitefish. Catch and release rules apply to some of these
species.
CAMPGROUND NAME: Whitehouse
VISIT DATE: 09/03/1997
UPDATE DATE: 6/11/2024
STATE: Idaho
REGION: Northern
RANGER DISTRICT: Powell
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Lowell
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
From Lowell, ID, take US Rt. 12 east 61.7 miles to campground
sign. Turn right into campground. As an alternative route, take
US Rt. 12 west for 51.7 miles out of Lolo, MT to campground sign.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 3,300 ft.
The campground stretches along Lochsa River. Some sites overlook the river
and are nestled under tall Cedars and various species of pine. Expect some
traffic noise from US Rt. 12. Very good privacy between campsites. Limited
groceries, restaurant, telephone and gas are available at the Lochsa Lodge near
milepost 162 on US Rt. 12. The Lochsa River is popular in the spring for white
water sports; contact Powell Ranger District for conditions and outfitters. Or,
call the Idaho Outfitters and Guides Association on 208-342-1919.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 22 through October 1.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $14 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 11
Total Sites: 11
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 11
No. Grilles on Sites: 11
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 14' X 45'
Comments:
The parking aprons are paved. There are waste stations at the Wilderness
Gateway campground (National Forest) - west 36 miles on US Rt. 12 (no fee)
and Lolo Hot Springs campground (private, fee) - east 23 miles on US Rt. 12.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots: 1
No. Threaded: 0
Comments:
Water spigot is hand pump.
WATER SPORTS - None
Comments:
Lochsa River is popular for white water sports in the spring,
but there is no put-in at campground.
HIKING - No
FISHING
Chinook Salmon, Steelhead, Cutthroat and Bull Trout and Mountain
Whitefish. Catch and release rules apply to some of these
species.
CAMPGROUND NAME: Wilderness Gateway
VISIT DATE: 09/05/1997
UPDATE DATE: 11/4/2024
STATE: Idaho
REGION: Northern
RANGER DISTRICT: Lochsa
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Lowell
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
From Lowell, ID, take US Rt. 12 east 25.3 miles to campground
sign. Turn right at sign into campground.
NOTE: Campground sign is set back from road - easy to miss.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 2,100 ft.
There are four loops - A, B, C and D. Loop C has some sites
adjacent to Lochsa River, which are open. The other loops are
heavily wooded with dense understory. In Loop C, most sites are
shorter then in other loops, but wider. Bathrooms in Loops A, B
and C have deep sinks for washing. Loop D is only for campers
with horses and other stock. It has hitching rails, stock water,
stock loading ramp and feeders. There is one trail outfitter
at campground; contact Lochsa District Ranger Office for
information. The Lochsa River is popular in the spring for
white water sports; contact Lochsa Ranger District for conditions
and outfitters. Or, call the Idaho Outfitters and Guides
Association on 208-342-1919. There are a number of river accesses
near the campground along US Rt. 12. There is charred evidence
of fire throughout campground. The campground is often visited
by moose and other wildlife.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Loop A - Open May 14 through September 28.
Loop B - Open April 1 through September 30.
Loop C - Open April 1 through October 30.
Loop D - Open May 16 through October 30.
Water turned off in late September or by first freeze.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $14 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 4
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 85
Total Sites: 89
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 89
No. Grilles on Sites: 89
Equestrian Camping: Yes
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 4
Waste Station: Yes
Potable Water at Waste Station: Yes
Average Parking Apron Size: 20' X 57'
Comments:
The parking aprons are paved.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: Yes
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: Yes
No. Water Spigots: 17
No. Threaded: 0
Comments:
Flush toilets only in Loops A & B.
WATER SPORTS
Lake: No
Swimming (provided): No
Sailing: No
Boat Ramp: No
Boat Carry Down Access: Yes
Power Boating: No
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: No
Rafting (whitewater): Yes
Kayaking (whitewater): Yes
Comments:
Lochsa River is popular for white water sports in spring.
HIKING
Boulder Creek Trail No. 211 - 27 miles
Lochsa River Access Trail No. 195 - 2 miles
Downriver Trail Scenic Overlook - 0.5 miles
Lochsa Park Trail No. 220 - 15 miles
Most trails access the Bitterroot-Selway Wilderness. All trails
are foot and horse.
FISHING
Chinook Salmon, Steelhead, Cutthroat and Bull Trout and Mountain
Whitefish. Catch and release rules apply to some of these
species. Check with the Idaho Fish and Game or Lochsa District
Ranger Office for rules and seasons
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