Harpers Bend Recreation Site

BLM Bureau of Land Management · Cottonwood, ID · Dispersed

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Conditions

Road Access Not recorded
Season Open Year Round
Campfires Not recorded
Boondock Access Not recorded

The managing agency hasn't published road access or campfire rules for this campground. The description and directions below often mention it — and it's worth calling the agency before a long drive.

Features

Style Boondocking Vault Toilet

Campground Stats

Total Sites0

Location

46.491111, -116.45 · Cottonwood Field Office , Cottonwood , ID

Description

Harpers Bend is a day use area located along the Clearwater River and Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail. This site has a developed boat ramp which offers access to the Clearwater River, an area known for world-renowned salmon and steelhead fishing. This site also has a single vault toilet and limited parking for boat trailers. Please note– the boat ramp is not accessible at low water.

Facility Information and Rules:

  • Developed site
  • Day use area
  • No fees
  • No overnight camping or campground
  • Boat ramp - concrete
  • Vault toilet - 1
  • Parking area
  • Open year-round
  • “Pack it in - pack it out”
  • Dogs must be on a leash (6 feet or less)

Directions

10 miles west of Orofino, Idaho at mile post 33.9 on Highway 12

Activities

BOATING DAY USE AREA FISHING HISTORIC & CULTURAL SITE PADDLING PHOTOGRAPHY SWIMMING SITE WATER SPORTS WILDLIFE VIEWING

Details

Phone208-962-3245
Email[email protected]

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