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Wilderness Gateway Campground, Idaho
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Description: 2100 foot elevation. 64 campsites 1 group campsite(holds 208 people), a group picnic shelter(holds 200 people) and a playground are on the Lochsa River. One campground loop(D) is reserved exclusively for campers with horses and other stock. It has hitching rails, stock water, stock loading ramp and feeders. There is one trail outfitter at the campground. The campground is often visited by moose and other wildlife.
The Lochsa River is popular in the spring(April thru June) for whitewater sports. There are a number of river accesses near the campground along US 12. Fishing for
chinook salmon, steelhead, cutthroat and bull trout and mountain whitefish. Catch and release rules apply to some of these species; please check current regulations. Hiking or horseback riding on Boulder Creek Trail, Lochsa River Access Trail, Downriver Trail Scenic Overlook and Lochsa Park Trail. The Boulder Creek Trail leads to the Stanley Hot Springs, and most trails access the Bitterroot-Selway Wilderness.Historic Visitor Center is 1 mile away. Scenic driving on Hwy 12(Lewis and Clark Hwy).
Location: From Lowell, ID, take US 12 east 25 miles to campground
sign.
NOTE: Campground sign is set back from road and easy to miss. Latitude: 46.34 Longitude: -115.30667
Address: Lochsa Ranger District
Clearwater National Forest
502 Lowery
Kooskia, ID 83539 |
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Phone: (208)926-4274 |
Season: mid May - late October |
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Fee: $8/single; up to $200/night-group rates |
Reservations: tel: 1-877-444-6777 | link: www.recreation.gov
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Activities
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Biking
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Fishing |
Picnicking
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| Boating (Motorized) |
Hiking/Backpacking
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Scenic Driving
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| Boating (Non-motorized) |
Horseback Riding |
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| Boating (WW) |
Hunting |
Water Sports |
| Camping |
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Wildlife Viewing |
| Caving |
Off Highway Vehicles
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Winter Sports
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| Climbing
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Services and Facilities
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Visitor Center
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Group Campgnd
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RV Sites
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Exhibits |
Campgnd, Primitive
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Electric Hookup
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Interpretive Programs
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Drinking Water
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Dump Station
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Cultural-Historic Sites
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Restrooms
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Boat Ramp
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Campgnd, Developed
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Showers
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Marina |
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| Rental Cabins |
Notes: 50ft maximum vehicle length. Group picnicking shelter fee is $10/day.
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