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Wild Goose Campground

17 mi east of Kooskia, ID · No signal at camp

Federal campgroundtype
8sites
First comebooking
May–Jun & Sepbest months

About Wild Goose Campground

Situated along the middle fork of the Clearwater River at milepost 98 on scenic Highway 12, Wild Goose Campground offers a superb location to feel the sand between your toes while deciding on which river adventure you want to enjoy. Tubing, swimming and whitewater kayaking are just a few of the water sports you and your family can choose from, and guided trips and equipment rental are available in the nearby towns of Syringa and Lowel, Idaho. With eight campsites, two toilets and gravel parking, this site could be the perfect spot for your next outdoor water sport adventure. The Campground will accomodate 24-ft. RV's.

  • Fees: $14.00 per night. For each site, a maximum of 8 people allowed and 2 vehicles.
  • Season: May 12 – September 26
  • Managed by: Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests, FS
  • Where: 17 mi east of Kooskia, ID · 46.13587, -115.62198

Things to do:

Boating & paddlingSwimmingBiking

Amenities:

ToiletsTents allowedRVs allowed

Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)

Weather by month

38°
27°Jan
44°
28°Feb
53°
32°Mar
62°
37°Apr
72°
43°May
78°
49°Jun
90°
54°Jul
90°
52°Aug
78°
45°Sep
61°
37°Oct
45°
32°Nov
36°
27°Dec

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.

See Wild Goose Campground from above

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Trails near camp

TrailOpen toFrom campLength
Wild Goose Camp GrdATV road0.1 mi0.2 mi
Pete King RidgeATV / OHV, Dirt bike0.8 mi2.5 mi
Pete King RidgeATV road0.9 mi6.7 mi
Big HillATV / OHV, Dirt bike1.6 mi1.5 mi
Bridge Creek DATV / OHV, Dirt bike2.3 mi1.0 mi
Bridge Creek GATV / OHV, Dirt bike2.8 mi2.6 mi

Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.

Good to know

Cell signal

No signal at camp

From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.
Night sky: Pristine

The Milky Way casts shadows and the sky is crowded with stars.

Class 1 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.