Wilderness Gateway Campground, Kooskia, ID

Wilderness Gateway Campground is located in the Lochsa/Powell Ranger District, Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest (2 hrs 1 min southwest of Missoula, MT) with an elevation of 2,164 feet. There are a total of 70 campsites. The campground is normally open from mid May to the end of October. 32 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 19 and 99 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Fees range from $14.00 to $280.00. Some amenities include dump station, amphitheater, flush toilets. Activities include biking, boating, fishing, hiking trails, floating sports.

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(208) 926-4258 (Information)
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$14 - $280

Campsite Reviews (50)

4.0 out of 5

5 star		44%
4 star		26%
3 star		12%
2 star		10%
1 star		6%

@Williamo848B30 · Camped on Jun 3, 2024 at Campsite #C12

Beautiful camping area along the Clearwater River. What is there not to like. I'd camp there again, no hesitation.

@KristaD4F0382F · Camped on Jun 3, 2024 at Campsite #C20

Nice, quiet spot near the river. Super disappointed EVERYONE had their dogs off leash.

@WilliamI131331 · Camped on May 30, 2024 at Campsite #B20

Typical Forest Service Campground, as the USFS lacks funding to keep them all in top shape. We found the birding trail over grown, benches with too much rot now, and obviously decades past prime time. Hikers also find little information, as the main thing here seems to be river rafters or packers. We just wanted to do a little day hike and had a tough time knowing what to do. Still a nice stay overall.

@TriciaJC36D947 · Camped on May 16, 2024 at Campsite #C11

The water was on a bit early this year. Love it. Dont lock your keys in your car!

@GeorgeR1617124 · Camped on Sep 2, 2023 at Campsite #C12

We were in C loop. Sites were basic and not well maintained. We were there over the Labor Day long weekend and did not see any park staff or host. Would try to stay in B loop if we were to stay in this campground again.

@AnaM2953611 · Camped on Sep 2, 2023 at Campsite #C15

Everything was wonderful except the vault bathroom was disgusting. I have used some nasty bathrooms before but this was next level.

@TylerD96706520 · Camped on Sep 1, 2023 at Campsite #C23

We really love this campsite!

@DonaC26E31E27E · Camped on Aug 7, 2023 at Campsite #B5

Camped in one of the pull-through sites and loved it! Went with a couple of friends, enjoyed our trip and getting to know the local wildlife including hummingbirds, snowshoe hare, ground squirrel, chipmunks and many others. We will definitely camp here again!

@JillD8860170 · Camped on Jul 18, 2023 at Campsite #D4

Beautiful area. Lots of construction going on, but no fault of campground. Exceptionally clean and well-cared for sites. Would have liked sites with a bit more privacy.

@adama70F3148D9 · Camped on Jul 2, 2023 at Campsite #Group

Water was contaminated. But no prior notice given. So had to travel miles to buy water for large group. Also, no toilet paper in the pit toilets. So had to go to town to buy that too. Campsite itself was fine. I would ask for some money back if I knew who to ask.

@DanielP5943638 · Camped on Jun 8, 2023 at Campsite #B18

Campsites are a little small for group events, highly recommend using multiple sites for more than 4 people.

@PaulM6940902 · Camped on May 29, 2023 at Campsite #B18

Good - clean campsite. Only drawback was that the water system was apparently not tested, restroom was locked (privies open), and the only spigot near our campsite was plugged. We adapted and I hate to bitch. As luck would have it - we ran out of power and could not get to our onboard water so partly our fault!! All in all - I love Wilderness Gateway. OH - please put a sign up so Loop B is more easy to find.

@chads1663816 · Camped on May 26, 2023 at Campsite #1

BATHROOMS IN C CAMP HAD NO TOILET PAPER TILL SATURDAY EVENING. THIS BENG A HOLIDAY WEEKEND SHOULD HAVE HAD BETTER PLANNING.

@EugeneG9805921 · Camped on Aug 15, 2022 at Campsite #B10

Best place to get off grid. Private campsites, lots of room. Really great place to star gaze. Lochsa River super clear and beautiful. One of our favorite places.

@LoreenP1181889 · Camped on Aug 5, 2022 at Campsite #C11

Had a great time as usual. Met some really nice people.

@SueE9321227 · Camped on Jul 29, 2022 at Campsite #C12

Our spot did not have a lot of shade on a very hot day, but being right on the river more than made up for that. Beautiful spot.

@RonK4438963 · Camped on Jul 13, 2022 at Campsite #B10

No camp host. The only open bathroom was three bathroom buildings away. No soap or paper towels in that bathroom. The huge “bear proof” garbage dumpsters were so full they could not be closed, and it was so hot the metal burned the hands of campers, so that they couldn’t try to force the lids closed. The dump station was out of order. The there was only one functioning faucet that we could find: all the others were shut off and had signs that said, “water not tested. Do not drink.” So we didn’t trust that the one functioning faucet was potable, because it didn’t have any signage (Did the “Do Not drink” sign get pulled off? Or is it indeed potable? Who knew??) The brush was very dense at our camp site, and we only had small walkway to get to the picnic table/fire ring, we couldn’t even see them from our trailer. This is the worst campground we’ve ever stayed at. Couldn’t wait to leave. Never coming back. DO BETTER!!

@Erinc6378035 · Camped on Jun 26, 2022 at Campsite #C17

Didn't stay here, drove in and it was creepy...all of the sites are super small and there's so much brush you can't see anyone else.

@KrystalK872898 · Camped on Jun 24, 2022 at Campsite #D4

It's next to a beautiful river. The campsites are great but make sure you get one that can fit a bigger tent if you have one. There isn't a camp host or fire wood you can buy but the ranger was very helpful. Ranger H gave a wonderful presentation on a flower and its history with the local native population. This Campground is super close to a few hot springs a well. Don't reserve on Loop D unless you have livestock/horses.

@SamF3890017 · Camped on Jun 24, 2022 at Campsite #C13

Very nice camp sites for RV. Nice and quite campground. Clean and no litter laying around. No barking dogs or late night arrivals to disturb the campers.

@GeoffH2853031 · Camped on Jun 23, 2022 at Campsite #B20

I mean, what? It's a Forest Service Campground. It had a flat place to park. The trash was picked up and the toilets were clean. I don't expect anything more or less.

@MikeC4022067 · Camped on Jun 16, 2022 at Campsite #C24

Ban the generators. With the advances in solar panels generators are no longer necessary. Get the firewood situation under control. You solve the problem of people transporting wood from home by allowing only kiln dried, dimension cut scraps for firewood. There are no beetles in kiln dried wood.

@StanleyR681786 · Camped on Jun 15, 2022 at Campsite #B7

The big problem was no water on site at all. The water coming out of one spigot had a white milky appearance. Seems no one is taking care of this campground.

@CrisP587 · Camped on Sep 3, 2021 at Campsite #B17

The bathrooms at the end of loop B have been out of service since I was last there in July. some of the picnic table benches are rotted out. Other than that a great campground.

@GwendolynP849 · Camped on Aug 31, 2021 at Campsite #B20

Beautiful spot, great fishing!

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