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Picnicking

Most of our campgrounds on the Forests provide picnic tables and fire grates that work well for picnicking. There are many undeveloped picnic spots on the Forests, as well.

Picnicking - Single

Most of our campgrounds on the Forests provide picnic tables and fire grates that work well for picnicking. There are many undeveloped picnic spots on the Forests, as well.

Currently, the Forests are open to dispersed use in most areas. The Forests are in the process of gathering information and making a decision on future management. Limited motorized access for dispersed use or parking may be allowed from the centerline of designated roads (300 feet) and designated trails (100 feet).

The Forests are yours to enjoy, watch, and keep clean. We ask that you leave it as you found it. You can report any damage you see to the nearest Forest office.

Picnicking - Group

Go to www.recreation.gov or call 1-877-444-6777 to find out which of our group picnic pavilions/areas are available for you to reserve.

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Kelly Forks Campground

Site Open
Hiking Picnicking Horse Riding and Camping
Tucked away in a heavily wooded, streamside location at the confluence of Kelly Creek and the North Fork of the Clearwater River in Northwest Idaho, is Kelly Forks Campground.  With 14 campground…

Laird Park Campground

Site Open
Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Picnicking Outdoor Science and Learning Hiking
Laird Park Campground, located in the northwest Idaho town of Potlatch and named in memory of A.W. Laird, a lumberman and early leader in the Potlatch Lumber Co., is a fantastic location to bring…

Little Boulder Campground

Site Open
Picnicking Hiking
Located only 40 miles east of the town of Moscow, Idaho, Little Boulder Campground rests next to the Potlatch River in a heavily forested and richly vegetated and peaceful location.  Great for RVs…

Lochsa Historical Ranger Station

Site Open
Outdoor Science and Learning Biking Scenic Drives Picnicking
The Lochsa Historical Ranger Station is located along U.S. Highway 12 in the Lochsa River drainage, approximately 48 miles east of Kooskia, Idaho.  From 1925 to the late 1950s, the station was…

Lochsa/Highway 12 Corridor

Site Open
Outdoor Science and Learning Hiking Horse Riding and Camping Water Activities Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Picnicking Scenic Drives Winter Sports
The corridor winds along two wild and scenic rivers, the Middle Fork of the Clearwater River and the Lochsa River. Scenery is beautiful through the corridor, ranging from dense forests to shrubfields…

Lolo Creek Campground

Site Open
Water Activities Hiking Outdoor Science and Learning Horse Riding and Camping Picnicking Biking Scenic Drives Winter Sports Off-Highway Vehicles (OHV) Hunting, Fishing and Shooting
Lolo Creek Campground consists of 9 camping units and is located 21 miles northeast of Kamiah, Idaho along the shores of Lolo and Eldorado Creek. This campground is a fantastic location for a rustic…

Lolo Pass Visitor Center

Site Open
Outdoor Science and Learning Picnicking Winter Sports
The Lolo Pass Visitor Center, constructed in 2002, echoes the log-built architecture of historic Forest Service ranger stations. The visitor center is a prominent landmark along Highway 12, the…

McAllister Picnic Area

Site Open
Picnicking
In 1930, Bob McAllister established this area as a mining claim and home site. There is evidence of a dam which was designed to collect water for his house and orchard. Some fruit trees he planted…

Musselshell Meadows

Off-Highway Vehicles (OHV) Picnicking Scenic Drives Outdoor Science and Learning Biking Hiking Winter Sports Horse Riding and Camping
Only 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…

North Fork of the Clearwater Corridor

Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Winter Sports Outdoor Science and Learning Hiking Horse Riding and Camping Water Activities Picnicking Off-Highway Vehicles (OHV) Scenic Drives Biking
Two main routes into the corridor make it possible to tour the area in a loop, with little backtracking. Road 247 from the small community of Headquarters is a paved, mostly winding road. Road 250 is…

Last updated March 28, 2025