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Recreation Region: Lochsa - Highway 12 Corridor

Wilderness Gateway Campground

Wilderness Gateway Campground is one of the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest’s premier campgrounds. Located at milepost 122.5 along the Northwest Passage Scenic Byway (US Highway 12), the campground offers 91 sites consisting of RV and tent camping, group camping, stock camping and facilities. The recreation area boasts its very own bird-watching trail, large trailhead parking for access into the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness, dump station, large picnic shelter and flush toilets, too.It also has picnic tables, fire rings, and toilets.. The Wilderness Gateway Campground has something for everyone: fishing, hiking, horseback riding, wildlife viewing, and don’t forget your camera! The scenery, wildlife and stunning Lochsa River are visions you won’t want to forget!

The Campground will accomodate RV's up to 50-ft. length. Ut has some reservable sites. Loop A is a group site with 26 campsites and the whole loop must be reserved ahead of time. Loop B has 27 sites with 11 reservable sites. Loop C has 26 sites with 9 reservable sites. Loop D has 11 sites and 5 are reservable; this loop is reserved for stock camping only.

 

The Dump Station is closed for the 2024 season

Current Conditions
Opens may 14, closes September 30

General Information

opens may 14 - closes september 30

Stock camping Loop D only.

$14.00 per site with an 8 person site maximum. $2 per extra vehicle. Senior Passes are accepted.

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restroom information is not currently available for this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

Last updated May 16, 2025