Best Tent Camping near Kooskia, ID
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Best Tent Sites Near Kooskia, ID (88)
1. Castle Creek
Grangeville, Idaho1 Review•5 SavesCastle Creek Campground is located along the South Fork of the Clearwater River at milepost 14 on Highway 14 east of Grangeville, Idaho. The campground has 9 units with picnic tables, water, and toilets. There is also access for RVs and trailers. This is a first-come first-served campground.
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- Toilets
2. Meadow Creek Campground
Grangeville, Idaho1 Review•4 SavesMeadow Creek Campground is located along the South Fork of the Clearwater River. The campground has 3 units with picnic tables and toilets.
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3. Musselshell Meadows
Weippe, Idaho1 Review•6 Photos•1 SaveOnly 30 minutes southeast of the town of Pierce in north central Idaho, visitors will find Musselshell Meadows. Home to beautiful and rare wildlife, dense forests, eye catching scenery, and interpretation explaining the significance of the area. OHV trail riding, hiking, fishing, hunting, scenic driving, horse trail riding, wildlife viewing and for the winter sports enthusiasts, cross country skiing and snowmobiling, are only a few of the fun memory making adventures awaiting you at Musselshell Meadows--and with parking for several vehicles provided, you can bring the whole family!
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- Toilets
4. Fish Creek Campground
Grangeville, Idaho1 Review•1 SaveFish Creek Campground sits in the middle of a 4-season recreation area and offers 10 campsites that accommodate tents and recreational vehicles. There are two accessible toilets available. Paved concrete walks provide access to the Fish Creek Pavilion, water spigot, bulletin board, and a paved circular bonfire area. The paved parking lot provides access from the pavilion to the restrooms. A Camp Host is on site during the peak summer season. Many trails are available for a wide range of activities.
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- Fires
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6. Apgar Campground
Kooskia, Idaho1 Review•9 SavesLocated along the Lochsa River and accessed by U.S. Highway 12, Apgar lies between the highway and on a river terrace filled with giant western red cedar and fir trees. Apgar is a quiet, rustic campground with aggregate surfaced roads, vault toilets, tables, and campfire rings.__The Campground will accomodate 24-ft. RV's.
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7. Campbells Pond Access Area
Weippe, Idaho3 Reviews•4 Photos•19 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Phone Service
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- Group
- Picnic Table
8. Boyd Creek Campground
Elk City, Idaho1 Review•1 Photo•5 SavesSituated along the stunning Selway River, the Boyd Creek Campground contains five camp/RV sites, picnic areas and a restroom. Hikers will enjoy taking a trek up the East Boyd Glover Roundtop National Recreation Trail via one of two trailheads accessing it in the vicinity. Anglers will enjoy fishing in the Selway. The Campground will accomodate 30-ft. RV's.
- Fires
- ADA Access
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- Group
- Standard (Tent/RV)
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9. Pete Forks Campground
Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests, Idaho1 Review•6 Photos•2 Saves- Fires
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Recent Tent Reviews in Kooskia
205 Reviews of 88 Kooskia Campgrounds
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Brett B.
Traveler
Canyon Creek
Lake level is 50’ below the campsites
No one is here on a beautiful October long weekend Saturday. I can see why. The reservoir level is way down! Just getting to the water is a challenge. Maybe this was nice years ago but it’s a good ways out from Orfino. Not worth the drive.
Marley F.Traveler
Fiddle Creek Recreation Site
Nice Spot
My husband and I were looking for a quick spot to camp and found this right off the highway, it was perfect for a last minute camping. There’s a few more spots off the highway. We loved that it was right on the river, too. Pretty easy access, but if you have a longer trailer than I would suggest going in the first turn out, because the second one is tight.
- JJoel B.
Scout
McKay's Bend Recreation Site
Closed for fire August 8 2024
This location is currently closed because of the recent fire.
- MMike M.Traveler
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.
Samantha A.TravelerCanyon Creek
THE BEST CAMPING SITE OF OUR TRIP
Took about an hour to get to our campsite, but was so worth it. Was a creek at the top of a mountain in the middle, I guess hence the name. Local had wondered how we found his special fishing spot. Was a place to swim, but we did not get in. Such a beautiful view and lots of nature to see.
Jeffrey Y.Scout
Clearwater River Casino RV Park
Easy access RV park
All paved parking spots and easy to access! Only downside is having to walk the dogs across the parking lot to go to the bathroom in the grass, but it’s nice to have the grass! Dog poo bags and trash cans available.
- rrob D.
Guide
Twin Bridges Recreation Area Campground
Twin Bridges Recreation Area
Great free camping on the Salmon River. We stayed there one night and it was very nice picnicking along the Salmon. The campground has a single vault toilet that was very clean. The campground can accommodate large RVs as it's mostly a large gravel parking lot. We would definitely stay here again.
Katherine B.
Ranger
Washington Creek Campground
Riverside retreat
Nice campground along the North Fork of the Clearwater. There are stairs by one of the vault toilets to walk down to the water but be careful, it is cold and fast! Several riverside spots including one group site as well as shady groves. Water was shut off when we were there June 2024; unknown when it will be back on.
- Katherine B.Ranger
Wilderness Gateway
Big trees and shady groves
Great sites big enough to back a trailer in. Sites are close but feel secluded with trees and ferns. Running water was a bonus, after rafting for a week it felt luxurious!
Emily E.ScoutPine Bar Recreation Site
Beautiful spot!!! 5 Stars
Such a fun spot to camp! There's bathrooms and sand! You can ride bikes or four wheelers to the beach that is really big and just beautiful!!
DavidScoutClearwater River Casino RV Park
Smoke free Casino
I didn't stay the night, and I'm not a gambler, but I did stop in just to have a look. This was the first casino I have ever been to that didn't gag me with cigarette smoke the minute I walked in the door.
Marilyn K.Guide
Kamiah/Clearwater River KOA
Shady
Level pull through sites. A little close together if full. Water and Electric. Staff friendly and helpful. Only bathroom open was a bit of a walk. Bathrooms were a rustic motif, clean, Hot showers.
- Judy T.
Legend
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.
- Jack S.Scout
Porters Camp
Not where map shows it and is not available.
Tried to find Porters Camp. It us not in the Pines subdivision as on the map. According to locals, it is owned by Potlatch and not available to the public. It was a logging camp.
douglas B.Scout
Winchester Lake State Park Campground
Clean Campground
Clean campground and decent space between neighbors. Didn’t use any of the facilities. No sewer hookups. Would visit again. Lake was low and lots of geese so messes everywhere.
Zach P.RangerWashington Creek Campground
Nice campground on the river
Several spots right on the river. Nice quiet across the bridge so a little ways away from the road. Several spots to camp and accessible to bigger campers.
- Nichole W.Scout
Triple H Mini Ranch
Fantastic Layover
I was so happy to find this place when looking for a place to stay overnight with my horse. The facility has a perimeter gate as well as gates to each pasture (2). The fencing was nice metal panels between sturdy posts. There was Hotwire strung on the inside of the pasture in places to keep horses off the Arbor Vitae trees. Grass was mowed short and my horse could see another horse all night. He had a big water trough to drink from. The hosts checked on him and sent me updates through the evening while I was in town. I recommended them to others I met on my ride through the Lolo area. I was very impressed and happy with the experience.
- KKayce B.Traveler
Little Boulder Campground
Get into the woods
Great into the woods with paved back in spots. Very nice and clean.
- Angie B.Guide
Canyon Creek
Absolutely perfect!
My site was gorgeous, looking out over the lake! The Campground was very clean and quiet. Vault toilet was well maintained. Swimming in the lake at the foot of a mountain was sublime.
- BBrandilyScout
Seubert RV Park & Guesthouse
Great Location!
Beautiful view, super friendly staff, and very convenient location. Just a tiny bit off the highway, easy to access pull-through sites, and very affordable! Super clean and well kept.
- Dennis P.Guide
Kamiah/Clearwater River KOA
Overnight stop in Kamiah ID
Attended a motorcycle rally here a couple times. Not really my type of camping.
- IIsaac C.Traveler
Canyon Creek
Nice quiet location
Me and some buddies went for a weekend and there was only 1 other couple there the whole time. Super quiet, you feel like you’re alone from the rest of the world. Super relaxed. There’s a toilet on site.
- MMegan S.Traveler
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
- MMegan S.Traveler
Winchester Lake State Park Campground
So pretty!
I will definitely be back soon, even frozen it was very enjoyable
Ashley F.LegendTriple H Mini Ranch
Park like setting
Ashley here with The Dyrt. We're happy to have this property on our platform. There are several sites to choose from, including group sites. Check them out and come back here to leave them some love.
- WWendyTraveler
McKay's Bend Recreation Site
Clean and welcoming!
Very nice no-reservation campground with a truly legendary host. (He won a national award for his campground hosting!) Clean and well-maintained bathrooms. There is some road noise; the campground is very close to Route 12.
Jersey G.TravelerBoulder Flat - Lochsa River
A River Runs By
Great little campsite with the roar of the river.
Found it by accident a few years back. It sits above the Lochsa River, just north and west of the Wilderness Gateway Campground.
Both campgrounds are great, but this one is a little more rustic and provides easier access from the highway for camp trailers and stock trailers.
Have to look carefully because it is easy to miss: not well marked...
Guide to Kooskia
Nestled in the heart of Idaho, Kooskia offers a variety of scenic spots perfect for tent camping enthusiasts looking to immerse themselves in nature.
Tent campers appreciate these amenities
- Castle Creek provides a peaceful environment with ample trees ideal for hammock camping, though it lacks amenities like firewood and picnic tables.
- Fish Creek Campground features paved campsites and clean vaulted toilets, making it a comfortable choice for those who enjoy a bit of structure while camping.
- Meadow Creek Campground is a well-reviewed spot that offers a serene riverside experience, perfect for those seeking tranquility away from the crowds.
Tent campers like these nearby activities
- At South Fork, anglers can enjoy excellent fishing along the South Fork of the Snake River, making it a great spot for fishing enthusiasts.
- Apgar Campground is conveniently located along Highway 12, providing easy access to various recreational activities in the surrounding area.
- For wildlife viewing and fishing, Musselshell Meadows is a fantastic choice, situated near Musselshell Creek and Lolo Creek.
Tips for tent camping near Kooskia
- Be prepared for a rustic experience at Rackliff Campground, where facilities are minimal, so bringing your own supplies is essential.
- If you're looking for a quieter spot, Meadow Creek Cabin offers a unique cabin experience alongside tent camping, providing a mix of comfort and outdoor adventure.
- For those who enjoy a bit of adventure, Table Meadows Campground requires a 4x4 vehicle due to its rough access road, making it ideal for more experienced campers.
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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Kooskia, ID is Castle Creek with a 5-star rating from 1 review.
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