Powell Campground
in Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest
Reported closed. Checked 2026-08-05. Confirm with the agency before you drive out.
The numbers that decide it
- Longest rig
- 50 ft
- Sites
- 35
- Electric hookups
- Yes
- Pull-through sites
- Yes
- Paved access
- Yes
- Accessible sites
- Not published
- Driveway grade
- Not published
- Bear boxes
- Not published
- Campfires
- Not published
- Shade
- Yes
- Group sites
- Not published
Site-level RV detail confirmed against Recreation.gov. Where a field says "not published," the agency has not published it — it does not mean zero.
Recreation.govChecked 2026-08-05
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Official Forest Service pagePowell 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.It offers water, picnic tables, fire rings, and toilets. A popular destination for visitors from Montana, as well as travelers along Highway 12, it is often used for family reunions, weddings and large group gatherings, and is the only campground in this prospectus to offer electrical hook-ups. The campground is walking distance to the historic Powell Ranger Station and Lochsa Lodge, which has a restaurant, rental cabins, convenience store and fuel. 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. The Campground will accomodate 40-ft. RV’s and consists of hree paved loops with one of the loops being designed for day-use only. 34 campsites are available; 23 offer electricity and 19 campsites are reservable
Before you go
Season
May 16, 2024 – Reservation Season ends September 16, 2024. Campground closes October 31, 2024
Reservations
Reservations accepted
Fees
$20.00 – Single Unit With Electricity (Loop A) • $14.00 – Single Unit Without Electricity (Loop B) • $2.00 - Extra Vehicle
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