Campground
Powell Campground
Adjacent to the Wild and Scenic Lochsa River, 60 miles southwest of Missoula, MT and 88 miles northeast of Kooskia, ID, the Powell Campground has 3 paved loops and sits in a mature stand of mixed-conifers and shrubs, providing nice shade for all of the campsites.
Listed under Picnic spots · Hiking trails · Swimming spots · River access & fishing · Boating & floating · Campgrounds · Scenic viewpoints
About this place
Visitors to Powell Campground often enjoy relaxing by the river, fishing, rafting and swimming as well as hiking and backpacking on some of the nearby trails. A campground host is usually on duty during open season.
Practical information
- Town
- Other towns
- Arrival
- Powell Campground is located on Rd. # 102, one half mile off of US Highway 12, near milepost 162. This road is paved and is the access to Powell Ranger Station and Lochsa Lodge. This junction is 60 miles southwest of Missoula and 88 miles northeast of Kooskia.
- Route surface
- Paved loops
- Fees
- $20.00 – Single Unit With Electricity (Loop A); $14.00 – Single Unit Without Electricity (Loop B); $2.00 - Extra Vehicle
- Hours
- Open May 15-October 31
- Managed by
- Federal agency
Activities
- Camping
- Fishing
- Picnicking
- Hiking
- Backpacking
- Rafting
- Swimming
- Scenic drives
Amenities
- Water
- Restroom
- Shade
Sources
- from fs.usda.gov/r01/nezperce-clearwater/recreation/powell-campg… updated
- from thedyrt.com/camping/idaho/powell-campground updated