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Dent Acres

11 Reviews

Dent Acres, near Orofino, Idaho, is a solid choice for those who love the water and want to camp right by the Dworshak Reservoir. This spot is particularly geared toward RV camping, with full hookups available, making it a convenient base for your adventures.

The campground boasts clean facilities, including restrooms and a playground for the kids, which visitors appreciate. Many campers have noted the well-maintained sites, complete with picnic tables and fire rings, perfect for evening gatherings. One reviewer mentioned, “The quality of all the facilities are great, modern and functional,” highlighting the overall upkeep of the area.

If you're into boating or fishing, you're in luck! The boat ramp provides easy access to the reservoir, and there’s a fish cleaning station for your catches. Just keep in mind that the water levels can fluctuate, so be prepared for a bit of a trek to the shore during the summer months.

While the campground can get busy, especially in peak season, the friendly vibe and beautiful surroundings make it a worthwhile destination. Whether you're launching your boat or just soaking in the views, Dent Acres offers a great spot to unwind and enjoy the great outdoors.

Description

US Army Corps of Engineers

Dworshak Reservoir

Overview

Located in northern Idaho's beautiful Clearwater Valley, Dent acres Campground on Dworshak Lake is surrounded by forests and abundant wildlife. Dworshak Lake is 54 miles long, hosts kokanee salmon, rainbow trout and small mouth bass fishing. It has excellent boating, water skiing and hunting opportunities.

Recreation

Dent Acres is an excellent location for boaters, fishermen, hunters, hikers, wildlife watching, as well as quiet relaxation. There is a boat ramp for access to the reservoir, multiple trails for hiking, and thousands of surrounding acres of public lands for the hunter.

Natural Features

Dworshak Reservoir is surrounded by steep forested, mountainous country. Numerous small creeks feed the reservoir.

Nearby Attractions

-Dent Bridge, which spans Dworshak Reservoir, is approximately one mile east of Dent Acres and is the largest cable suspension bridge in the state of Idaho. -Dworshak Dam and Visitor Center -Dworshak Hatchery -Clearwater National Forest -Clearwater Historical Society and Museum - Weippe Discovery Center -Canoe Camp -Nez Perce (National Park site at Spalding) -Orofino Chamber of Commerce

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (208) 476-1255.

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Location

Dent Acres is located in Idaho

Detail location of campground

Directions

From Hwy 12: Cross the bridge at Orofino and turn left onto Hwy 7. Travel 200 yards and turn right on Dent Bridge Road and travel 19 miles. At the sign for the campground, turn left. Campground is 2 miles ahead.

Address

1600 OLD DENT RD
Orofino, ID 83544

Coordinates

46.6236111 N
116.2183333 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site
  • Boat-In
    Sites accessible by watercraft.

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  • WiFi
    Poor
  • Verizon
    Good
  • AT&T
    Available
  • T-Mobile
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Site Types

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

Features

For Campers

  • Trash
  • Picnic Table
  • Phone Service
  • Reservable
  • Drinking Water
  • Electric Hookups
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

For Vehicles

  • Sewer Hookups
  • Water Hookups
  • Pull-Through Sites
  • 50 Amp Hookups
  • Big Rig Friendly

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11 Reviews

Theresa L.
Reviewed Jan. 24, 2025

Very very beautiful

This campground is gorgeous. The Dwarshak reservoir is a very beautiful place to camp in any of the campgrounds. This one, in particular, overlooks the reservoir perfectly. Make sure your brakes are good on your truck or vehicle because the roads can be steep.

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Marian J.
Reviewed May. 11, 2022

To Enjoy This Campground You Need A Boat

This campground has some nice campsites with trees and others are just an awning and picnic table!

You need to drive to the water and there is very little rocky coastline to fish!

This is a campground for people with boats!

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Marian J.
Reviewed Sep. 8, 2021

Small and clean!

We stayed for the Labor Day weekend of 2021 and had a great time! This campground is more suited for boaters than anything else! The restrooms are very clean with only 2 showers! It can get a little annoying waiting in line to shower! The lake/reseviour is down more than 25 feet which makes launching a challenge! There is zero beach for swimming!

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Megan K.The Dyrt PRO User
Reviewed Oct. 31, 2020

A very nice area

This spot is killer! A tad pricey but it’s really oriented towards RV camping so it’s not that surprising.

Todd M.
Reviewed Oct. 3, 2020

Excellent Campground especially for RVs

The turnoff for this campground is not far after you cross the beautiful Dent Bridge over the Dworshak Reservoir, headed North. And, your route would very likely be from south to north because the southerly route begins in Elk City, Idaho and is 85% gravel and at times pretty broken up.

After turning off the main road you take a winding road down toward the reservoir. The campground is situated on a gradual slope, so all sites have nice visibility toward the reservoir. All campsites are pull through, and have RV hookups. I was on a motorcycle so didn’t really need them but the potable water was nice to have to re-fill my hydration pack and clean up dinner dishes.

There are small shelters with tables at each site, and fire rings. I found the posted sign on each shelter—“Please Do Not Hang Wildlife of any Type From the Shelter”—kind of funny. They must get big game hunters in the Fall.

There were pay showers, which were great, and everything was very clean. There is a play area with jungle gym equipment for kids.

The boat dock and water’s edge is a short walk away, and there are also restrooms at the boat dock. The reservoir feeds the Clearwater river and it’s salmon runs, and like a lot of similar reservoirs it gets very low in summer because of drawdowns to support the downstream fish population. When I was there in late August the water was probably 100 feet below the normal boat dock, so it’s a bit of a walk down the exposed shore.

Despite being out of the way, this campground was completely full, And probably half of the campers had a motorized boat of some kind. Although full, I got lucky because someone didn’t show up for the first night of their reservation so the camp hosts let me stay for free. As I walked around the campground it looked like every site was booked for the entire coming week. I expect it is that way all summer.

For adventure motorcyclists exploring back roads this is a great stop over, and not far from the #BDR route.

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Annell N.The Dyrt PRO User
Reviewed Aug. 22, 2020

Dent Acres Dworkshak Resevoir

June 14 - 27, 2019  Beautiful park. Senior lifetime pass rate $10 which includes water, sewer and electric. Park has dump station. Winding roads to get there but so worth it! I will let the pictures tell the story...  There are a lot of campsites that are uneven and can scrape if not careful.

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C
Reviewed Aug. 9, 2020

Early summer and full.

Stayed a full 10 days. Had full hookups and the quality of all the facilities are great, modern and functional.

Pretty steep grades in and out of the area, but just take it easy on downhill and use your gears.

Great boat launch and fishing in the lake.

  • Review photo of Dent Acres by Craig S., August 9, 2020
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Derreck B.
Reviewed Aug. 5, 2020

Nice place

Great area. About 20 miles from US-12. Showers and other amenities available on site for a fee. Full bathrooms. Covered picnic tables which is nice and full hookup sites. No phone service. Dirt access road

Hannah C.The Dyrt PRO User
Reviewed Jul. 23, 2020

Everything you need!

This campground is run by the Army Corp of Engineers on the banks of the Dworshak reservoir. It has many amenities that you don't always find in a campground. It has a boat ramp directly into the reservoir. At the ramp you can find extra trashbags and a fish cleaning hut. I was really impressed with how clean the bathrooms were. You can also find a great playground, horseshoes, picnic shelters, and an open field for games. In the fall and summer you can pick wild plums and apples that grow alongside the road.

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Cody B.
Reviewed Apr. 22, 2019

Nice campground on Dworshak Reservoir

Dent Acres has a lot of campsites maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. There is lake access, a nice pavilion for large picnics. There is day use boat trailer parking and an upper lot of those camping overnight. A nice fish cleaning station, bathrooms, and abundant wildlife viewing. There is a nice group campsite just down the road that is part of this campground.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • How much does it cost to camp at Dent Acres?

    Camping at Dent Acres can cost between $25.00 and $150.00 depending on the site.

  • Does Dent Acres have RV hookups?

    According to TheDyrt.com, Dent Acres has 50 amp electric hookups, water hookups and sewer hookups.

  • What is the max vehicle length at Dent Acres?

    Dent Acres allows vehicles up to 35 feet.

  • Are fires allowed at Dent Acres?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Dent Acres, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

  • Does Dent Acres have wifi?

    No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Dent Acres does not have wifi.

  • Is there cell phone reception at Dent Acres?

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

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