$14
Powell
Closed for the season
Total sites: 35
Booking Window: 6 months
Booking Window: 6 months
3,823 ft
50°F
37°F
37°F
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Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest › Lochsa/Powell Ranger District › Idaho
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Powell Campground, ID - Latest Reviews, Photos & Campground Map
Powell Campground is located in the Lochsa/Powell Ranger District, Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest (1 hr 16 min southwest of Missoula, MT) with an elevation of 3,823 feet. There are a total of 35 campsites. The campground is normally open from mid May to the end of October. 34 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 25 and 200 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. 23 sites have electric hookups. Fees range from $14.00 to $20.00. Some amenities include amphitheater, flush toilets. Activities include fishing, hiking trails.
Campsite Reviews (130)
4.4 out of 5
| 5 star | 57% | |
| 4 star | 27% | |
| 3 star | 8% | |
| 2 star | 3% | |
| 1 star | 2% |
@MichaelL540355 · Camped on Sep 24, 2025 at Campsite #A34
Bathrooms are clean, sites are clean and well-maintained. Lodge food is good. Hot springs are 25 miles away but have limited hours during fall and winter. Some sites have electric hookups, but not all.
@AndyFE510E3E84 · Camped on Sep 21, 2025 at Campsite #A25
I love Powell. I always seem to get a spot when I want one. The Lochsa Lodge is in close proximity along with shower amenities and a general store with just about everything you might need, including hose clamps!
@JimL6543354 · Camped on Sep 14, 2025 at Campsite #A14
Clean, quiet campground. My site, #11, was plenty large and afforded the opportunity to watch a large group of quail foraging food in the evening.
@JimL6543354 · Camped on Sep 14, 2025 at Campsite #A32
This is a quiet, serene campground. The camp hosts were friendly and very helpful regarding an issue we had with the online reservation system. Will definitely be camping here again.
@TimothyH300936 · Camped on Sep 12, 2025 at Campsite #A31
We had a fantastic time! My husband worked for USFS 47 years ago, so it was definitely a trip down memory lane for him. He was especially happy about seeing the cabin he stayed in up Elk Creek, and visiting with the gentleman staying there. The guy gave Tim a tour of the cabin and shared some interesting facts about the things that went on before Tim was there and after he left service. The campground was clean, and firewood plentiful. We had fires every evening, and morning as the weather was cool enough and had some rain, but enjoyed ourselves immensely and will go back again soon.
@LindaR3889509 · Camped on Sep 9, 2025 at Campsite #A32
We have spent time here several times over the years and have always had a great time. The only downside this visit was the host couple who were rude and unhelpful.
@RickBeE819E35E · Camped on Sep 7, 2025 at Campsite #A27
Very clean. Quiet. If youve never been there, the campground is posted on Hwy 12 but then all you see is the lodge and resort there. No more campground signs! Take the road to the far right, swings below the resort and youll quickly see the Powell Campground entrance sign!
@KandeeS2AB9AE5 · Camped on Sep 2, 2025 at Campsite #A24
All of the sites seem to have ample room. Grounds and bathrooms were clean and well kept. The hosts were very nice and helpful.
@StefanieS23289 · Camped on Sep 1, 2025 at Campsite #A26
Nice size camp site, clean facilities.
@PhilipS8287414 · Camped on Aug 28, 2025 at Campsite #A25
It was a nice campground next to the river. We had a tent but could only book an RV site, which I've discovered rarely have a good spot for a tent.
@RichG6D28FF284 · Camped on Aug 9, 2025 at Campsite #B10
nice campground
@VetoL0FF15EFDF · Camped on Jul 19, 2025 at Campsite #A25
We love Powell and have a long history of camping there. A good friend was the district ranger there when power was installed on loop A. If I had a suggestion it would be to reduce the number of FF sites on loop A from 10 to 5 as most everyone wants power for CPAP machines and AC. I know funding is tight (I was FS for 33 yrs), but if funding became available I would suggest putting power on Loop B.
@AlanP4893055 · Camped on Jul 16, 2025 at Campsite #A26
Great campground. We have stayed there 4 times on trips to Montana and are always happy with what a nice experience we have there. We look forward to our next visit.
@DavidR6871281 · Camped on Jul 9, 2025 at Campsite #A24
Powell is a great place to camp along the Lochsa River and the having power is great!
@JohnR2194126 · Camped on Jul 8, 2025 at Campsite #A17
While we only stayed one night, I would highly recommend this campground. Our site (17) was paved, level, and had electricity and a nearby water faucet. They also had clean bathrooms with flush toilets. Some of the sites had direct river access.
@SaraB8044081 · Camped on Jun 28, 2025 at Campsite #A26
Ample camp spot, clean facilities, and great access to the river. Looking forward to returning.
@BlakeM9880863 · Camped on Jun 28, 2025 at Campsite #B10
Huge campsites. Flushing toilet by the kind host. Resort lodge a short walk away. Don't hear much at all from the road. River is beautiful. Can't wait to come back.
@MitchellBB595E · Camped on Jun 24, 2025 at Campsite #A25
Nice, large campsites, well spaced - we had a river running right behind our side of the road with trails from each site. Would definitely stay here again.
@LindaB8903771 · Camped on Jun 19, 2025 at Campsite #A34
Always like to camp here because of the electrical hookup and we appreciate the paved interior roads and units. We spend much of our time here pulling/digging and burning the knapweed and thistles. This is such a beautiful campground I hate to see it being taken over by these weeds
@Jennifer818787 · Camped on Jun 13, 2025 at Campsite #A34
We have stayed at this campsite several times but never had such a great experience with the camp hosts. As we pulled in and got parked my husband was setting everything up and a little dog approached me and wouldn't leave. I tried to find the owner and couldn't so I took it to the host. He found the owner just as trees were falling in the campsite from a wind storm. They were very good about keeping everything safe while cleaning up a major debris. They waived and said hi everytime we saw them. We will be booking again here in the near future!
@JeffreyIE4FA1A · Camped on Jun 10, 2025 at Campsite #B7
Quiet campground and some what clean
@TomE1777758 · Camped on Jun 10, 2025 at Campsite #A25
Not bad but you can do better. This campground is in an area where there has been a lot of bark beetle devastation. Parts of the campground are okay but some of the sites and the area on the south side of the river have had a lot of damage. If the wind blows you can hear dead trees fall. No potable water during our stay. Not much to do here either. You can go to Lolo hot springs but thats like a lot of other similar places that are worn out and they cant afford a remodel. There are better places along the Lochsa and fortunately we found one. Sites are kind of close too. No idea about how the cabin or restaurant stack up.
@TerraF808379CB · Camped on Jun 6, 2025 at Campsite #A17
We have been going here for years, we have a group of us (28) and we have the best time and the campground is so clean and walk around friendly!!!! We can't wait til next year. Thank you!
@AndrewC2299590 · Camped on Jun 2, 2025 at Campsite #A30
Very clean campground. Potable water was not available due to water system repairs, but the website made that known prior to my trip.
@DennisC7595884 · Camped on May 26, 2025 at Campsite #B9
Fantastic stay
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