Powell Campground and Camping
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About the Campground
Open for reservations May 21 through September 7. Reservations can be made 180 days in advance. Fees: $15.00 per night for sites with electricity (Loop A) $8.00 per night for non-electric sites (Loop B)
Powell Campground is located in north central Idaho, adjacent to the beautiful "Wild and Scenic" Lochsa River. The Lochsa River is world famous for its exciting white water rafting opportunities. You do not need a permit to float the Lochsa, but technical expertise is a must. The Lochsa River is a destination fly fishing experience for cutthroat and rainbow trout, chinook salmon and steelhead. This unique campground is across the river from the 1.5 million acre Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness and yet it is within walking distance to a convenience store, gas, phone, restaurant, rental cabins and the Powell Ranger Station. Visit the Clearwater National Forest web-site for a list of outfitter and guides for rafting, fishing, horseback riding, hunting and sight-seeing trips. http://www.fs.fed.us/r1/clearwater/VisitorInfo/rec_fee/assets/outfitter_list.htm
Campground has paved roads and spurs, with one flush toilet near the Day Use area and vault toilets in Loops A and B. Each site has a campfire ring and picnic table. Some sites have tent spots. Firewood is not provided or always available.
Services & Amenities
| Within Facility |
- Garbage Service during reservation season
- Campground Host
- Day Use Picnic Area
- Fishing
- Flush Toilets
- Hiking
- Horseback Riding
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- Kayaking
- Picnic Area
- Potable Water
- Rafting
- Vault Toilet
- Wildlife Viewing
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| Less Than 1 Mile |
- Convenience store, ice machine, restaurant, rental cabins, gas, phone
- Powell Ranger Station
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- Sporting Goods/ Fishing License
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| Greater Than 1 Mile |
- Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness
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| Greater Than 10 Miles |
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- Lolo Trail National Historic Landmark Corridor
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Fees
Peak Season
May 28 2010 -
Sep 06 2010 |
STANDARD NONELECTRIC |
$8.00 |
| STANDARD ELECTRIC |
$15.00 |
Peak Season
May 27 2011 -
Sep 05 2011 |
STANDARD NONELECTRIC |
$8.00 |
| STANDARD ELECTRIC |
$15.00 |
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Alerts and Important Information
Reservations must be made at least 4 days in advance.
Campground requires a 3 night minimum stay on holidays.
The camping fee includes entry for 1 camping vehicle and 1 towed vehicle.
A $2.00 fee per day per extra vehicle will be collected at the campground.
Nearest free dump station is 40 miles west on Highway 12 at Wilderness Gateway Campground.
Domestic pets must be leashed at all times and owners must clean up after them.
Livestock is not allowed in campground (i.e. horses, mules, llamas, goats).
Campers with livestock may camp in Loop D of Wilderness Gateway CG, 40 miles west on Highway 12.
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Campground Contact Information
Open From: Jun 18 2010 to Dec 14 2010
Reservation Phone: 877-444-6777
Campground Reservations:
Powell
Campground Phone: 208-942-3113
Customer Service Phone:888-445-1474
Backcountry Permits Phone: 877-550-6777
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More About Powell Campground
Powell is a campground located in Orofino, Idaho. This is a US Forest Service campground. All reservations can be made by calling 1-877-444-6777.
To find this campground check the map shown above, or enter -114.7172 latitude, and -114.7172 longitude into your GPS device.
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