Powell Campground
Powell Campground is a national forest campground in Idaho. Hookups: electric.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- Idaho
- Coordinates
- 46.51226, -114.71722
- Hookups
- Electric
- Activities
- Camping, Day Use Area, Fishing, Hiking, Hunting, Wildlife Viewing
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Powell Campground
Overview Powell Campground provides direct access to the Lochsa Wild and Scenic River, one of Idaho's most scenic waterways. The Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness lies on the opposite side of the river. The campground is within walking distance of a small general store, fuel, lodging and a restaurant. The Powell Ranger Station is nearby as well, but all visitor services have moved to Lolo Pass Visitor Center. Recreation The Lochsa River provides visitors with opportunities for fishing and other water-related recreation. Cutthroat and rainbow trout, Chinook salmon and steelhead swim in the clear waters. The Lochsa is world-famous for its exciting whitewater rafting opportunities. A permit is not necessary to float the river, but technical expertise is a must. A variety of hiking and horseback riding trails are available in the wilderness area. The 1.5-mile Powell Complex Trail begins near the campground and leads west through cool, shady cedar and larch trees, making for a relaxing day trip. Hunting is also a popular activity in the rugged and primitive landscape. Highway 12, also known as the Lewis and Clark Highway, winds along the narrow river canyon through evergreen trees and past large rock outcroppings. Visitors enjoy the scenic drive and historic sites along the way. Facilities The campground offers single-family sites for tent and RV camping. The sites in loop A offer electrical hookups (15 amp, 30 amp, and 50 amp.) Parking surfaces are paved throughout the campground
Cell coverage
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Cedar Flats Dump Station · 49 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- AmeriGas · 28 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 75 designated routes (326 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powell Campground | National forest campground | 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Powell Campground | Private campground | 0.2 mi | — | — |
| Pow569Rd-001 | National forest camping area | 1.4 mi | — | — |
| Bear camp | Private campground | 1.4 mi | — | — |
| White Sand Campground | Private campground | 1.5 mi | — | — |
| White Sands Campground | National forest campground | 1.5 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.