Anglers and water enthusiasts will find Deyo Reservoir offers both fishing opportunities and varied camping options across its 60-acre setting near Weippe. This privately managed campground features two distinct areas: open western sites with hookups for RVs, and a more wooded eastern section that provides cooler conditions for tent camping. The property includes a boat ramp and dock for water access.
The campground maintains well-spaced sites with vault toilets that reviewers consistently note for cleanliness. Electric and water hookups serve RV campers, while amenities include picnic tables, fire rings, and slow but functional WiFi. A camp host oversees the property, and reservations can be made through the Weippe Discovery Center. One reviewer noted catching "lots of bluegill, trout but no bass" during their stay.
Access requires navigating rough roads, which limits some larger rigs but keeps the area less crowded. The reservoir remains open year-round, attracting ice fishing enthusiasts in winter months. Cell service is minimal throughout the property. As one camper observed, "Typical for Idaho the sites were nicely spaced, well maintained and the Vault Toilet was very clean." For those planning regional trips, camping near Weippe provides additional options in the area.
Description
n 1922, the Schmidt Brothers Mill constructed a sawmill and logging operation to take advantage of the wealth of timber in the area. This multi acre site incorporated homes for roughly 20 families, a mill office, a post office, cook shack, bunk house for single men, gas pump house, public well house and other small buildings, besides large lumber drying area. The mill ran continuously on this site for 50 years. For the past 40 years, it has remained as wetland and pasture land until the Mary Lou Deyo Family generously donated this land. The Deyo Dam was finished in 2011, creating the 55 acre reservoir, and the campground was finished in 2013.
Deyo Campground is closed for the 2022 camping season. It will be open for reservations starting April 1, 2023 for the camping season starting May 1, 2023 !
Deyo Reservoir and Campground – 803 Schmidt Mill Rd Weippe, ID Family Friendly Fishing: Trout, Bluegill, Largemouth Bass Wheel chair accessible docks. ADA Vault Bathrooms. West Camp Ground includes Water/Electric -$20.00/night East Camp Ground No Hookups- $10.00/night 1 Trailer and 1 tent (for children) per site, additional are $10 per tent/trailer
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Please call the Deyo Campground at 208-435-4406 M-F 10am – 5pm to mark your date for the Deyo Pavilion.
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Map & DirectionsDeyo Reservoir is located in Idaho near Weippe
Coordinates
46.36798396 N
116.01217082 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
VerizonLTESome Coverage
AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- WiFi
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Water Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 1 hr 13 min from Lewiston, ID
- 2 hrs 59 min from Walla Walla, WA
- 3 hrs 3 min from Coeur d'Alene, ID
- 3 hrs 31 min from Missoula, MT
