About Powell Campground
Adjacent to the Wild and Scenic Lochsa River, 60 miles southwest of Missoula, MT and 88 miles northeast of Kooskia, ID, the Powell Campground has 3 paved loops and sits in a mature stand of mixed-conifers and shrubs, providing nice shade for all of the campsites.It offers water, picnic tables, fire rings, and toilets. A popular destination for visitors from Montana, as well as travelers along Highway 12, it is often used for family reunions, weddings and large group gatherings, and is the only campground in this prospectus to offer electrical hook-ups. The campground is walking distance to the historic Powell Ranger Station and Lochsa Lodge, which has a restaurant, rental cabins, convenience store and fuel. Visitors to Powell Campground often enjoy relaxing by the river, fishing, rafting and swimming as well as hiking and backpacking on some of the nearby trails. A campground host is…
- Fees: - $20.00 – Single Unit With Electricity (Loop A) - $14.00 – Single Unit Without Electricity (Loop B) - $2.00 - Extra Vehicle
- Season: May 16, 2024 – Reservation Season ends September 16, 2024. Campground closes October 31, 2024
- Managed by: USFS - Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests
- Where: 27 mi northwest of Pinesdale, MT · 46.51248, -114.72018
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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: Jun–Sep (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Oct–Apr.
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Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Powell Creek | ATV road | at camp | 1.2 mi |
| Lochsa Lodge | ATV road | at camp | 0.2 mi |
| Lewis and Clark | ATV / OHV | 0.3 mi | 0.2 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.Propane: 0.1 mi
Nearest of each within 25 miles, straight-line.Camps nearby
- Bear camp 1.5 mi
- White Sands Campground 1.7 mi
- First Beaver Ridge Spot 2.4 mi
- giant cedar 2.5 mi
- Whitehouse Campground 2.5 mi
- Campsite · 24 mi NW of Pinesdale 2.6 mi