WILDERNESS GATEWAY, located in Kooskia, Idaho (83539), offers a spacious and scenic camping experience within the Campgrounds & RV Parks category. You can contact them at (208) 926-4274 or +1 208-926-4274.
Environment and Features:
Customer Feedback:
Customer reviews highlight the spaciousness and privacy of the campground. The sound of the Lochsa River is a particularly appreciated feature, contributing to a relaxing atmosphere. The pavilion is also noted as a positive amenity. Visitors have also mentioned the clear river, but caution that it is shallow and rocky, requiring swimming shoes.
Important Considerations:
While the river is a beautiful feature, visitors should be aware that it may not be ideal for swimming due to its shallow depth and rocky bottom. Swimming shoes are highly recommended for those planning to enter the water. The campground's spaciousness and the presence of the pavilion make it a great option for those seeking a relaxing and communal camping experience.
Wheelchair accessible parking lot
RV camping
Hiking
Picnic tables
Public restroom
Restroom
Running water
Tent sites
Good for kids
Kid-friendly hikes
On-site parking
Dogs allowed
It is a great place for camping but might be not for swimming because the clear river is not deep enough. However, you still need a swimming shoes because there are a lot of rocks on the river bottom.
Large, relatively private campground. You can hear the Lochsa River throughout the campground which is nice. There is a really nice pavilion, too.
We dry camp in a 22' van. One of our favorite "local" places. Several back-in sites are only a few steps from the river. Pull through sites exist. They're paved and flat and far enough from highway 12 across the river that traffic isn't audible, except for Harleys. There's 20-30' of woods and brush between the sites for privacy. There are short trails for effortless strolling and trail heads for overnight treks. $14.00/night (1/2 that for golden age pass) with a 14 day limit. Pit toilets, and public faucets for water. It's over an hours drive in either direction to civilization so come prepared. Site reservation is available. Lots of birds to watch and fish to catch.
Camped there in July 2016. Sites are generally large and private. Loop B and the end turnaround of Loop C attracts RV's. Loop B has flush toilets, Loop C vault. The campground was quiet and could hear road noise but it was not bothersome.
Shouldn't say drinking water is available if it has to be boiled/filtered. I was traveling light via bike and planning on refilling here but didn't carry anything to purify water. If it wasn't for Lochsa Lodge I would've gotten pretty dehydrated on my way to Missoula