Best Tent Camping near Kooskia, ID

Recent Tent Reviews near Kooskia, Idaho

206 Reviews of 87 Kooskia Campgrounds

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  Lauren

  Traveler

  

  Oct. 30, 2022

  Knife Edge Campground

  Beautiful spot

  Stayed one night 10/13/22. Pulled in at dark, just right off of the 12 in Kooskia, ID. About 5/6 campgrounds, 2 were occupied (quiet neighbors), but with enough trees to feel there was privacy. Vault toilet and Lochsa river access(rock bar), no garbage services this time of year. Saw a black bear (juvenile) on the way in but didn’t see/hear anything else from the bear that night or the next morning. Soft ground, and flat even spaces. Fire ring and picnic table as well. Free made it the perfect price, given that a lot of the state campsites were closed (locked gate) this time. Looked as though some campsites backed to the highway, we chose a middle site and weren’t too disturbed by the highway. (Tent camped on a road trip to the Midwest)

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  Megan S.

  Traveler

  

  Jun. 7, 2023

  Freeman Creek Campground — Dworshak State Park

  Pretty even when the water was out

  Our group stayed in the cabin, but hoping to come back for tent camping in warmer months

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  Marian J.

  Guide

  

  Jul. 24, 2021

  Winchester Lake State Park Campground

  Beautiful tall pines!

  We have come here to fish on several occasions but never camped! We tent camp and we enjoy semi-level ground, which we had! The bathrooms are pit but are kept very clean!

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  Cody B.

  Guide

  

  Apr. 11, 2019

  Campbells Pond Access Area

  Small but pretty

  I only camped here one night. The tent sites are well cared for. Pit toilets are clean. It is quiet and pretty, but kind of a small area.

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  Mike M.

  Traveler

  

  Aug. 8, 2024

  Deyo Reservoir

  Small but beautiful lake campground

  We were riding the Idaho BDR (Backcountry Discovery Route) and needed a place to camp near Pierce.  There aren't many options that are accessible for our Support Truck but found Deyo Reservoir as a welcome spot.   The West sites are very open and close to each other and are what you see first.  I kinda stumbled down to the East Campground which is more for Truck/Tent camping and is wooded and cooler (it was 95 degrees when we rode in).  Typical for Idaho the sites were nicely spaced, well maintained (it is hosted) and the Vault Toilet was very clean.

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  adelia

  Ranger

  

  Jul. 12, 2022

  Kamiah/Clearwater River KOA

  Quiet, typical koa

  Mostly RVs at this campsite, 6 tent sites none were taken when we got there. Fairly clean bathrooms with showers. Across the road from Clearwater River. They did overcharge for laundry machines. Waiting to see if that gets corrected.

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  Celine K.

  Ranger

  

  Nov. 8, 2021

  Lolo Creek Campground

  Good spot to stay

  The Lolo area is beautiful! So much cool hiking, climbing, rivers, biking right in the corridor. The campsite is a very standard spot. The tent sites and amenities are nice and the pit toilets are as clean as can be expected. Good place to camp!

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  Todd M.

  Guide

  

  Oct. 4, 2020

  Three Rivers Resort & Campground

  Three Rivers Resort in Idaho

  So, I’m not sure why “resort” is in the title, this certainly not a resort in the traditional sense. But, this is a great place to stop if headed up the Lochsa River and has something for everyone.

  The “resort” has riverfront cabins, double occupancy motel rooms, A frame cabins, RV spots with hookups and a large tent camping area for motorcyclists, bicyclists and hikers. The mix of campers makes thing interesting. Add to this that the river raft guides take out at this location and this is a busy and fun place to spend a night. It has been very busy every time I have stopped, often full of RV’s with families spending a long weekend.

  There is a small market, restaurant and bar, and an outdoor pool and hot tub. The market is well stocked with most of what you might have forgot to pack. They sell firewood as well. The bar offers typical burgers and bar fare and was lively enough even in peak Covid. This is Idaho after all, Covid seems like an afterthought in most of central and North Idaho.

  The resort is located along a sweeping bend of the Lochsa river, which the highway follows on the opposite side. With the proximity of the highway, the RV’s in the campground, the cabins, etc, this is not a tranquil wilderness campground. It is however a great spot to spend the night while passing through.

  I was on a motorcycle and there were probably 8-10 other riders tent camping. Several fires were going and folks were friendly and outgoing. There was no cell service for AT&T, but the market and bar had WiFi that you could access by sitting outside the front door.

  I’ve stayed here 3 times and it will always be on my list when passing through this part of Idaho.

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  Megan K.

  Ranger

  

  Oct. 31, 2020

  McKay's Bend Recreation Site

  Good area to hang out for a few hours.

  We checked this area while scouting spots for our logging sports team.

  There were very few tent site cams but a lot of RV areas.

  When we scouted it out, it was totally full. Because there’s so few spots for what we wanted we decided our chances of getting a spot elsewhere on the first show was more likely.

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  Dave L.

  Guide

  

  Aug. 7, 2020

  Van Creek Campground

  Small campsite by the river all to ourselves!

  This little gem of a campground is worth the effort to find. We drove past the sites along the road to find this one. It was right off the road. You will see the sign and the pit toilet. The sites are accross the road and behind the building. There are only two tent sites that are available. You can probably find more spaces for more than two tents.

  Parking is available close to the sites but you will have to carry gear to the site. Worth it!

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  Cody B.

  Guide

  

  Apr. 11, 2019

  Freeman Creek Campground — Dworshak State Park

  A little bit of everything!

  Freeman Creek at Dworshak State park has great opportunity for all levels of camping. Tent sites, RV/Trailer sites, or a few small primitive cabins (no bathrooms or kitchens in the cabins). There is also access to the reservoir for boating, fishing or to mini-camp sites all along the reservoir. Kokanee fishing is great from March to about late July. The spawn begins in August, so the fish move up the reservoir as the season progresses. Smallmouth bass fishing is great! The Idaho state Smallmouth record was caught in this lake. Day use parking is available for a small fee. For Idaho residents with the State Parks pass reduces the fee. A lot of wildlife viewing too! If you are lucky you may see a black bear feeding on blackberries, deer are numerous, elk frequent the lake, and one of my favorites is to watch Osprey dive in the lake for fish.

  I have been at this park in every month of the calendar, but only camped from April thru October.

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  Dean R.

  Traveler

  

  Jun. 7, 2018

  Knife Edge Campground

  5 slot campground at river access. Take-out point for boaters.

  Only 2 slots available seasonally for overnighters with 3 available for boaters, It is up against the highway with minimal sheltering from the road noise but the river is noisier, not a complaint. Site 3 is the best for overnighters with rv's or tents, site 2 is the other overnight spot but up against the hwy. The campground is sheltered with tall fir, cedar and decidiuous growth. It is not a boatramp site but rough access to the river for rafts and kayaks. There is a his/her pit toilet and his/her changing areas. Each site appears to have a good fire pit with cooking grate.

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  Judy T.

  Legend

  

  Dec. 2, 2023

  Wild Goose Campground

  Small campground along Highway 12 and the Clearwater River

  There aren’t too many campgrounds between Orofino and Kooskia, Idaho except for a few RV parks. We finally found a beautiful campground off highway 12 or the scenic Lolo Highway. It was small but had quite a few open sites so we snagged one close to the river and bathroom. The highway noise was noticeable but not bad at night. Our picnic table had a view of the Clearwater river (yes, it is very clear and has salmon.). There were steps down to the rocky shore of the river. We net a couple from elsewhere in Udaho who always choose this campground.

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  Gretchen B.

  Ranger

  

  Jun. 27, 2017

  Elk Creek Campground

  Good location but Overpriced

  This is a small campground near a neat grove of giant cedars (about 10 miles). All sites have electricity and cost $20, which is expensive by Idaho standards if you have a tent. The campground has some large trees which provide shade and separation between sites. There is good dispersed (read free) camping on the same road leading to the cedar grove park, which is well worth visiting. The dispersed sites have fire rings and there are outhouses ever couple of miles.

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  Celine K.

  Ranger

  

  Oct. 31, 2019

  Ohara Bar Campground

  Wild and scenic

  The Selway is one of the most beautiful places in Idaho, and this campground is a good place to stay on your visit! There are plenty of sites (32) to stay at, however it can tend to get crowded, so I recommend reserving a spot ahead of time. The crowds are really the only downside to this site (if you prefer more quiet and privacy) but fortunately there are other sites along the river that are also great spots to camp. This campsites has plenty of amenities and many of the sites are pretty accessible. This is a great place for families, people with limited mobility, and the elderly to visit. There are vault toilets, potable water, and bear-proof dumpsters that serve the whole camp. Individual sites should all have tent spots, picnic tables, and a fire ring. The loop around the campsite is paved. Kids and families often ride their bikes around the loop. Like much of central Idaho, the wildlife includes black bears and rattlesnakes, so remember to be cautious and aware of our wilder friends! The area offers a great variety of recreation opportunities. Slower areas of the river offer great swimming, and the Lower Selway makes a great day trip on kayaks or rafts. There is lots of biking, hiking, and horseback riding along the river and through the mountains. Selway Falls are beautiful and a really fun stop.

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  Christopher R.

  Ranger

  

  Jun. 17, 2018

  Knife Edge Campground

  Awesome place to stop and rest on your travels on hwy 12

  This place has huge spaces that will fit your 40 ft RV or just a small tent river access and much more

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  Kendra M.

  Guide

  

  Apr. 8, 2021

  Winchester Lake State Park Campground

  A family favorite

  Beautiful setting. Nice campsite options, tent, RV, and yurt. Nice place to ride bikes, fish, hike, and relax.

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  Kerry L.

  Guide

  

  Sep. 20, 2022

  Salmon River Resort

  Salmon river RV resort

  Nice resort 30/50 amp water and sewer Nice grass area for tents River access This resort name is now the salmon river resort 208 839 9990

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  Christopher R.

  Ranger

  

  Jun. 17, 2018

  Deyo Reservoir

  New in the last few years

  Great camping has dispersed camping areas for tents and another side for rvs with hookups a 60 acre reservoir with boat ramp great fishing. There is also a house you can rent for large groups. reservations can be made at the weippe discovery center

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  Christopher R.

  Ranger

  

  Jun. 28, 2018

  Pink House Recreation Site

  nice little camp

  great place to camp if your looking to boat on the Clearwater river. has tent and RV sites and a nice beach to relax on or let the kids take a swim also has a boat launch

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  Christopher R.

  Ranger

  

  Jun. 16, 2018

  Canyon Creek

  Great secluded yet close to town place for boating, camping, and fishing

  Stayed here many times and will go back again it is a great place to go and it's not far to travel to from orofino idaho for an inexpensive camp trip

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  Marian J.

  Guide

  

  Jul. 7, 2021

  Three Meadows Group Camp — Dworshak State Park

  Beautiful but busy with ATV's

  We stayed in a cabin for two nights in late June 2021 and had an awesome time! Lots of great tent and RV campsites in a nicely maintained park! They have ONE handicapped cabin and 3 regular! Bathrooms are pit style but kept very clean!

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  Erica D.

  Traveler

  

  Aug. 17, 2022

  Nez Perce National Forest Newsome Campground

  Beautiful Back Country

  36 miles from Grangeville, and its got some elevation and it can get cold at night if in a tent. But the days are gorgeous there are alot of ORVs during the weekend but during the week its quiet. We found a place off the road next to a creek and away from the road. It was amazing.

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  Rachel A.

  Legend

  

  Jul. 6, 2020

  Mini Camp 4.8

  Gorgeous site in the trees

  Another private off-shoot from the Big Eddy trail, mini camp 4.8 is first come first served and a highly sought after spot. Perched a bit higher than the sites around it you’ll find some wonderful views and privacy to set up your tent at the tree edge. A nice long ramp to the water and plenty of space this site is ideal for a larger group

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  Laura

  Scout

  

  Sep. 2, 2020

  Ohara Bar Campground

  Quiet, easy river access, spacious camp spots

  Camped here over 4th of July weekend. Beautiful, quiet area, camps spots are spacious and well distanced. Dogs allowed, bathrooms were nice and clean, easy access to the river. For how popular it was, it was a nice quiet stay. Easy to reserve a camp spot. We easily fit 4 tents and 3 vehicles in the area. Plenty of space for 3 dogs as well. Firewood was easily found, campfire ring was already there.

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  Rachel G.

  Traveler

  

  Jul. 13, 2016

  Little Boulder Campground

  Quiet Escape

  Located just south of Deary, ID this campground is usually quiet and has lots of camping sites. RVs can fit into most spots and there are designated areas for tents at each site. There is a short trail that encircles the campground with a longer hike across the road from the campground which follows the river.

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  J C.

  Traveler

  

  Aug. 23, 2020

  Table Meadows Campground

  Things change

  We used to pull horse trailers in there all the time - 20 years ago

  We won’t be pulling anything in there again. Gained some plumbing experience due to large “pot holes” that can swallow trailer tires whole.

  Forest service has forgotten about the road and let it fall into dismal shape. Would be best if traveled without a trailer and with 4x4.

  Campsites are there but grasses have overgrown most of the site.

  Assume that road is in poor shape and sites are best for tents.