About Wendover Campground
Wendover Campground is situated on stretch of land along the Wild and Scenic Lochsa River off the Northwest Passage Scenic Byway and All American Road (US Highway 12) at mile post 158.2. With 27 campsites all positioned within a mature, moss covered pine forest and centered around a small stream, this campground offers a serene spot for camping, picnicking, fishing, hiking, nature viewing and most importantly, relaxing. Hosts are provided when campground is open. The Campground will accomodate RV's up to 40-ft.
- Fees: $14.00 per day, $2 per extra vehicle; Senior Pass accepted
- Season: May 22, 2024 – October 1, 2024
- Managed by: Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests, FS
- Where: 38 mi southeast of Elk City, ID · 45.50665, -114.78968
Things to do:
Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Jul–Aug (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Oct–May.
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Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Square Top-West Horse | Horse | 0.4 mi | 33.4 mi |
| West Horse Cutoff | Horse | 2.4 mi | 5.5 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
- Upper Devils Teeth Campsite 7 mi
- Upper Lantz Bar Campsite 7 mi
- Fawn Creek Campsite 7.1 mi
- Alder Creek Campsite 7.5 mi
- Elkhorn Creek Campsite 7.6 mi
- Phantom Campsite 7.7 mi