Dworshak Reservoir

P.O Box 48
Ahsahka, ID 83520-6048

Dworshak Reservoir, found in central Idaho along the North Fork of the Clearwater River, is located in scenic forested and mountainous country. Popular activities include swimming, boating, fishing, hunting, water-skiing, camping, hiking and lots more. At a height of 717 feet, the dam is the highest straight-axis gravity dam in North America, as well as one of the most dramatic in appearance. The Dworshak National Fish Hatchery is the largest steelhead trout hatchery in the world. Lewis and Clark camped in the area, where they rested from their trip over the Bitterroot Range and built canoes for their trip on to the Pacific Ocean.

Directions

(To Visitor Center) 5 miles west of Orofino, ID on Highway 7 to project entrance, and follow signs 2 miles. Visitor Center is adjacent to north dam abutment.

Reviews

Dworshak Reservoir campgrounds continue to impress with clean, well-maintained facilities, including spotless bathrooms and family-friendly amenities like a playground and private beach. The scenic beauty and water access remain major draws, complemented by friendly and helpful staff. The drive to the campground is notably long with winding and steep roads, but visitors find it worthwhile.

Clean grounds and bathrooms

Family-friendly with playground and private beach

Scenic beauty with good water access

Friendly and helpful staff

Long, twisted, and steep access roads

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Charlie C

Campground:Dent Acres

Loop:Sites 37 to 50

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Reviewed 10 days ago

Beautiful area. Great for a getaway without road or railway noise. The campground is clean and overlooks the Dwarshak Reservoir. There is a 1.5 mile trail with the warnings to be aware of wildlife. The bathroom was clean and lots of hot water.

Rick P

Campground:Dent Acres

Loop:Sites 16 to 30

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Reviewed 12 days ago

Lise g

Campground:Dent Acres

Loop:Sites 37 to 50

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Reviewed 20 days ago

Amazing!!!! Hot showers were definitely a bonus!!!

Shaun A

Campground:Dent Acres

Loop:Sites 37 to 50

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Reviewed 20 days ago

Lots of wildlife, great place to bring a boat for fishing. They have the nicest bathrooms I have ever seen in a campground. Trails to hike on. Beautiful scenery

William B

Campground:Dent Acres

Loop:Sites 8 to 15, 31 to 36

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Reviewed 24 days ago

Camp spots where well maintained

Carrie R

Campground:Dent Acres

Loop:Sites 37 to 50

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Reviewed a month ago

This was a beautiful campground. The sites were spaced very well apart and kept very clean and tidy. The bath house near the sites was the cleanest bathroom I have ever used in a campground. The hosts were friendly and available if needed. They were always busy out and about. I will definitely camp here again.

Keep your options open

Watch for a matching campsite across monitored campgrounds in Dworshak Reservoir.

Campgrounds

Dworshak Reservoir has 2 campgrounds, 57 campsites in total.

2 of 2 campgrounds match

Dam View Camping Area

(1)

6 camp sites

Dent Acres

(272)

51 camp sites

Camping

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