McKay's Bend Recreation Site

BLM Bureau of Land Management · Cottonwood, ID · Dispersed

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

Warning RV Not Recommended
Hookup Full Hookups
Style Boondocking Dump Station Potable Water

Campground Stats

Total Sites0

Location

46.4975, -116.726944 · Cottonwood Field Office , Cottonwood , ID 83522

Description

Remember your OUTDOOR ETHICS when enjoying your public lands. Please RECREATE RESPONSIBLY.


 

Overview

McKay’s Bend, which is jointly managed by the BLM and Idaho Fish and Game, is a developed recreation site located along the Clearwater River and Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail. This recreation site offers developed camping for RVs and tents, group facilities, a day use area, showers, flush toilets, and provides river access.

Facilities

  • 14 full hookup RV sites with water, electricity 50 AMP service, sewer, picnic tables, and fire rings
  • 3 large tent campsites with picnic tables and fire rings
  • Showers - 2 (only available to registered campground visitors)
  • Day use area with picnic tables and BBQ grills
  • Drinking water
  • Flush toilets - 2
  • Parking area
  • NO RV dump station
  • Open year-round; first come, first served- no reservations can be made.
  • Dogs must be on a leash (6 feet or less)
  • Garbage disposal on site. Disposal of any household or industrial refuse or waste brought in from private or municipal property is prohibited and subject to fines.
  • Campground fees must be paid within 30 minutes after occupying site.
  • Group day use pavilion, exclusive use: $50 per day. To reserve, please call the BLM- Cottonwood Field Office at 208-962-3245.

Directions

18 miles east of Lewiston, Idaho at mile post 18.6 on U.S. Highway 12

Activities

BOATING CAMPING DAY USE AREA FISHING PHOTOGRAPHY WILDLIFE VIEWING

Details

Fee$18/night per camper for RV full hookups; $10/night for tent camping; $4/night per extra vehicle. America the Beautiful - Senior Pass or Access Pass holders receive half price for standard amenity fees.
Phone208-962-3245

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