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Wilderness Gateway Campground

Campground · National forest in Idaho County, Idaho. Run by US Forest Service.

71Campsites
7.7 miTo Long Lake
99 ftLongest RV site

At a glance

OperatorUS Forest Service
Campsites71
Site types69 standard, no electric, 1 group shelter no electric, 1 group standard, no electric
Longest RV/trailer site99 ft
RVs welcomeYes
Tent sitesYes
ToiletsYes
Dogs allowedYes
Phone(208) 926-4258
ReservationsRecreation.gov

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About Wilderness Gateway Campground

Wilderness Gateway Campground provides direct access to the Wild and Scenic Lochsa River. Visitors enjoy a variety of recreational opportunities, including world famous whitewater rafting. Hiking and horseback riding trails abound in the nearby Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness area, which is the 3rd-largest in the lower 48 United States. This large and unique campground offers respite for a variety of campers, including those with horses, horse trailers and RVs. Recreation The Lochsa River is world famous for its exciting whitewater rafting opportunities. Visitors do not need a permit to float the Lochsa, but technical expertise is a must.

Description: Recreation.gov (U.S. federal government, public domain), shortened.

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Sources: Recreation.gov (RIDB) · OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Pulled Oct 12, 2026. Interactive map: Leaflet with © OpenStreetMap contributors. Seasons, rates and rules change; confirm with the campground.