About Knife Edge Campground and River Access
Located along the breathtaking Wild and Scenic Lochsa River, about fifteen minutes east of Lowell, ID, families, campers, anglers, kayakers, floaters and boaters may enjoy this five unit, two acre, free-use campground and Lochsa river/boat access site. Picnic tables, fire rings, a changing room, and a single vault restroom is also provided. The Campground will accomodate 40-ft. RV's.
- Season: The campground is open year-round, but might not be accessible because of snow.
- Managed by: USFS - Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests
- Where: 24 mi southeast of Pierce, ID · 46.22963, -115.4751
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Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: May–Jun & Sep (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Nov–Mar.
Fly over it in 3D, check today's weather and fire news, plan the drive and print a trip plan.
Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knife Edge Camp Grd | ATV road | 0.1 mi | 0.1 mi |
| Van Camp | ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 0.5 mi | 4.1 mi |
| Bimerick | ATV road | 1.2 mi | 0.1 mi |
| Deadman Ridge | Dirt bike | 2.4 mi | 2.3 mi |
| Deadman Forks | Dirt bike | 2.6 mi | 1.7 mi |
| Van Camp S | ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 2.7 mi | 1.1 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
No signal at camp
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way casts shadows and the sky is crowded with stars.
Class 1 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Camps nearby
- Glade Creek Campground 2.6 mi
- Apgar Campground 3.1 mi
- Split Creek Trailhead And River Access 3.5 mi
- Walde Lookout Cabin 7.8 mi
- Campsite · 18 mi E of Kooskia 8.4 mi
- Johnson Bar Group Site 9.6 mi