This sweet destination of a campground rests a short distance from the 1.34
million acre Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness. Located just 24 miles south of
Highway 12, you'll have available to you 15 campsites, stock facilities,
stunning scenery, and access to some of the nation's wildest country including
many remote alpine lakes and mountain peaks. Hoodoo Lake is just a short
stroll from the campground.

<p>This sweet destination of a campground rests a short distance from the 1.34 million acre Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness. Located just 24 miles south of Highway 12, you'll have available to you 15 campsites, stock facilities, stunning scenery, and access to some of the nation's wildest country including many remote alpine lakes and mountain peaks. Hoodoo Lake is just a short stroll from the campground.</p>

Bird's eye view of the campground

Elk Summit Campground

## Overview

Powell Campground provides direct access to the Lochsa Wild and Scenic River,
one of Idaho's most scenic waterways. The Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness lies on
the opposite side of the river. The campground is within walking distance of a
small general store, fuel, lodging and a restaurant. The Powell Ranger Station
is nearby as well, but all visitor services have moved to Lolo Pass Visitor
Center.

## Recreation

The Lochsa River provides visitors with opportunities for fishing and other
water-related recreation. Cutthroat and rainbow trout, Chinook salmon and
steelhead swim in the clear waters. The Lochsa is world-famous for its
exciting whitewater rafting opportunities. A permit is not necessary to float
the river, but technical expertise is a must.  
  
A variety of hiking and horseback riding trails are available in the
wilderness area. The 1.5-mile Powell Complex Trail begins near the campground
and leads west through cool, shady cedar and larch trees, making for a
relaxing day trip. Hunting is also a popular activity in the rugged and
primitive landscape.  
  
Highway 12, also known as the Lewis and Clark Highway, winds along the narrow
river canyon through evergreen trees and past large rock outcroppings.
Visitors enjoy the scenic drive and historic sites along the way.

## Facilities

The campground offers single-family sites for tent and RV camping. The sites
in loop A offer electrical hookups (15 amp, 30 amp, and 50 amp.) Parking
surfaces are paved throughout the campground. Additional sites are available
on a first-come, first-served basis.  
  
Each site is equipped with a table and campfire ring with grill. Accessible
vault toilets and drinking water (spigots are located in 5 sites throughout
the campground and are not intended for hooking up to, the sites do not have
water hookups) are provided throughout the campground. An accessible flush
toilet is adjacent to the day use area. Firewood is not provided and it is
often not available.

## Natural Features

Lochsa is a Nez Perce word meaning "rough water." The 70-mile river and its
tributaries have no dams and the flow is unregulated from its headwaters near
the Powell Ranger Station in the Bitterroots, to Lowell, where it joins the
Selway River to form the Middle Fork of the Clearwater River. The Lochsa is
one of the world's best for continuous whitewater.  
  
The campground is situated in a dense forest in north-central Idaho at an
elevation of 3,400 feet. It is across the river from the border of the
1.5-million acre Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness. Famed explorers Lewis and Clark
passed through on their way to the Pacific Ocean in September of 1805.  
  
Elk, deer, moose, bear, cougar and mountain goats make the steep canyon
country their home.

## Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (208) 942-3113.

## Nearby Attractions

A variety of services are available in the rustic resort area near the
campground including a general store, lodging, food and fuel. Fishing licenses
are also available for purchase.  
  
The nearest free dump station is 40 miles west on Highway 12, at the
Wilderness Gateway Campground.

<h2>Overview</h2>
Powell Campground provides direct access to the Lochsa Wild and Scenic River, one of Idaho's most scenic waterways. The Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness lies on the opposite side of the river. The campground is within walking distance of a small general store, fuel, lodging and a restaurant. The Powell Ranger Station is nearby as well, but all visitor services have moved to Lolo Pass Visitor Center.<h2>Recreation</h2>
The Lochsa River provides visitors with opportunities for fishing and other water-related recreation. Cutthroat and rainbow trout, Chinook salmon and steelhead swim in the clear waters. The Lochsa is world-famous for its exciting whitewater rafting opportunities. A permit is not necessary to float the river, but technical expertise is a must. 
<br/><br/>
A variety of hiking and horseback riding trails are available in the wilderness area. The 1.5-mile Powell Complex Trail begins near the campground and leads west through cool, shady cedar and larch trees, making for a relaxing day trip. Hunting is also a popular activity in the rugged and primitive landscape. 
<br/><br/>
Highway 12, also known as the Lewis and Clark Highway, winds along the narrow river canyon through evergreen trees and past large rock outcroppings. Visitors enjoy the scenic drive and historic sites along the way.<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>The campground offers single-family sites for tent and RV camping. The sites in loop A offer electrical hookups (15 amp, 30 amp, and 50 amp.) Parking surfaces are paved throughout the campground. Additional sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis. <br> <br>Each site is equipped with a table and campfire ring with grill. Accessible vault toilets and drinking water (spigots are located in 5 sites throughout the campground and are not intended for hooking up to, the sites do not have water hookups) are provided throughout the campground. An accessible flush toilet is adjacent to the day use area. Firewood is not provided and it is often not available.</p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
Lochsa is a Nez Perce word meaning "rough water." The 70-mile river and its tributaries have no dams and the flow is unregulated from its headwaters near the Powell Ranger Station in the Bitterroots, to Lowell, where it joins the Selway River to form the Middle Fork of the Clearwater River. The Lochsa is one of the world's best for continuous whitewater. 
<br/><br/>
The campground is situated in a dense forest in north-central Idaho at an elevation of 3,400 feet. It is across the river from the border of the 1.5-million acre Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness. Famed explorers Lewis and Clark passed through on their way to the Pacific Ocean in September of 1805. 
<br/><br/>
Elk, deer, moose, bear, cougar and mountain goats make the steep canyon country their home.
<h2>Contact Info</h2>
For facility specific information, please call (208) 942-3113.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
A variety of services are available in the rustic resort area near the campground including a general store, lodging, food and fuel. Fishing licenses are also available for purchase. 
<br/><br/>
The nearest free dump station is 40 miles west on Highway 12, at the Wilderness Gateway Campground.

POWELL CAMPGROUND

Powell Campground

Approximately an hour west of Lolo, MT at mile post 158.5 of the famous
Northwest Passage Scenic Byway and All American Road (US Highway 12), directly
across from the Lochsa Wild and Scenic River, rests the Whitehouse Campground.
This riverside campground has 13 sites and due to its close proximity to the
Lewis and Clark Trail, has much more to offer than just camping. It's an ideal
location for fishing, hiking, back packing, nature viewing or as a place to
stop and have a picnic while enjoying a scenic drive down highway 12.

The Campground will accomodate 30-ft. RV's.

<p>Approximately an hour west of Lolo, MT at mile post 158.5 of the famous Northwest Passage Scenic Byway and All American Road (US Highway 12), directly across from the Lochsa Wild and Scenic River, rests the Whitehouse Campground.  This riverside campground has 13 sites and due to its close proximity to the Lewis and Clark Trail, has much more to offer than just camping.  It's an ideal location for fishing, hiking, back packing, nature viewing or as a place to stop and have a picnic while enjoying a scenic drive down highway 12.</p><p>The Campground will accomodate 30-ft. RV's.</p>

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