Wilderness Gateway Campground

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Wilderness Gateway Campground

Wilderness Gateway Campground is one of the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest’s premier campgrounds. Located at milepost 122.5 along the Northwest Passage Scenic Byway (US Highway 12), the campground offers 91 sites consisting of RV and tent camping, group camping, stock camping and facilities. The recreation area boasts its very own bird-watching trail, large trailhead parking for access into the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness, dump station, large picnic shelter and flush toilets, too.It also has picnic tables, fire rings, and toilets.. The Wilderness Gateway Campground has something for everyone: fishing, hiking, horseback riding, wildlife viewing, and don’t forget your camera! The scenery, wildlife and stunning Lochsa River are visions you won’t want to forget! The Campground will accomodate RV’s up to 50-ft. length. Ut has some reservable sites. Loop A is a group site with 26 campsites and the whole loop must be reserved ahead of time. Loop B has 27 sites with 11 reservable sites. Loop C has 26 sites with 9 reservable sites. Loop D has 11 sites and 5 are reservable; this loop is reserved for stock camping only. The Dump Station is closed for the 2024 season

Before you go

Scenic drives that pass close

• Northwest Passage Scenic BywayPasses it
• Gold Rush Historic Byway25 mi