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Clark Fork Drift Yard

Clark Fork Drift Yard is located near Hope, Idaho, featuring terrain with forested areas and river access. Temperatures range from lows in the 20s Fahrenheit during winter to highs in the 80s during summer. Nearby attractions include Lake Pend Oreille and the Cabinet Mountains, offering opportunities for hiking and water activities.

Description

State Park

The Pend Oreille WMA consists of 25 discontinuous parcels of land scattered along the edges of Lake Pend Oreille, the Pend Oreille River, Pack River, Clark Fork Delta, Priest River and additional nearby waters. The properties range in size from 2 acres to 1,729 acres. Map: https://idfg.idaho.gov/sites/default/files/wma-map-r1-pend-oreille-2019.pdf

Public facilities are available but scattered across this sprawling WMA. Paved roads provide access to the WMA properties. Once on the WMA, all travel is non-motorized. Mowed maintenance trails on some segments provide paths for foot travel, biking, skiing and other non-motorized means of travel.

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Location

Clark Fork Drift Yard is located in Idaho

Detail location of campground

Coordinates

48.17376962 N
116.23210636 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
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Stay Connected

  • WiFi
    Unknown
  • Verizon
    Fair
  • AT&T
    Unknown
  • T-Mobile
    Unknown

Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)
  • Group

Features

For Campers

  • ADA Access
  • Phone Service
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

For Vehicles

  • Big Rig Friendly

FREE established camping

Enjoy camping on government land. Limited or no services at this camping area.


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3 Reviews

Reviewed Jul. 21, 2022

Great View

Love looking at the mountains. It’s close to get back on HWY, there is noise but not horrible. Only 2 other campers when we came through but there’s a few open sections to have some space in between. Porta potty is well kept. Boat launch with dock and another without. At least one rock fire pit available. There are lots of cicadas to listen to in the brush, some mosquitoes and other lake bugs flying around, so be ready.

SiteClosest to the water
Month of VisitJuly
  • Review photo of Clark Fork Drift Yard by Emilee B., July 21, 2022
  • Review photo of Clark Fork Drift Yard by Emilee B., July 21, 2022
  • Review photo of Clark Fork Drift Yard by Emilee B., July 21, 2022
Reviewed Nov. 8, 2021

Good place to boat, not to camp

There is a pit toilet and a boat ramp here. Camping is ‘t great, there is no privacy and it is very open! If you are here early enough in the year, there is a risk of flooding. The log jam is a good spot to bird watch. This is a good spot for recreating but not overnight camping!

Month of VisitMay
Reviewed Sep. 2, 2021

Basic gravel parking lot overnight

This is a parking lot on a gravel road very close to the highway along Lake Pend Oreille's eastern shore. There is a boat launch. It is where the Clark Fork River empties into the Lake. It is managed by the Pend Oreille Wildlife Management Area office - the "Panhandle" office. It is free and first come, first served.  Good for an overnight stay or day use, but NOT a full on campground at all.

Month of VisitSeptember
  • Review photo of Clark Fork Drift Yard by Mike E., September 2, 2021

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the elevation of Clark Fork Drift Yard?

    Clark Fork Drift Yard is located at 2596 feet.

  • Are fires allowed at Clark Fork Drift Yard?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Clark Fork Drift Yard, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

  • Does Clark Fork Drift Yard have wifi?

    No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Clark Fork Drift Yard does not have wifi.

  • Is there cell phone reception at Clark Fork Drift Yard?

    According to campers on TheDyrt.com, Verizon signal is fair, AT&T is unknown, and T-Mobile is unknown.