4.0830 reviewsPrice
Free
Booking
Walk-in Only
Sites
5 campsites
Season
Year-round
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Check Policy
Price
Free
Booking
Walk-in Only
Sites
5 campsites
Season
Year-round
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Check Policy
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46.2296, -115.4751
River-focused campers who want to fish, swim, or float the Lochsa will find a genuinely good stretch right at camp. It's free, the sites fit RVs up to 40 feet, and dry firewood is usually around. Weekday visits in summer hit the sweet spot before weekend competition fills all fiv
Highway noise reaches camp after dark, and truck traffic at night bothers light sleepers. No potable water means hauling your own, the vault toilet draws consistent cleanliness complaints, and during rafting season (May 1 to June 20) some sites get pulled for parking.
Reference information about Knife Edge Campground And River Access sourced from official USFS records and forestcamping.com. View official recreation.gov page →
<p>Located along the breathtaking Wild and Scenic Lochsa River, about fifteen minutes east of Lowell, ID, families, campers, anglers, kayakers, floaters and boaters may enjoy this five unit, two acre, free-use campground and Lochsa river/boat access site. Picnic tables, fire rings, a changing room, and a single vault restroom is also provided.</p><p>The Campground will accomodate 40-ft. RV's.</p>
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Summer delivers the best conditions, with daytime highs in the 60s and 70s and nights in the 40s and 50s. This is when the river runs full for fishing, swimming (cold and swift, use caution), and boating. Arrive early on weekends or visit weekdays to secure one of the five sites. Fall cools down and quiets the crowds. Winter access becomes difficult when snow closes in, though the campground technically remains open for determined visitors willing to navigate the conditions.
Spring/rafting season (May–June) brings full river flows and high activity—popular season.
Knife Edge Campground and River Access is a small, free-use campground located along the scenic Lochsa River, providing a basic but functional set of amenities. The campground consists of five units spread across two acres, and can accommodate RVs up to 40 feet long. Amenities include picnic tables, fire rings with grates, a changing room, and a single vault restroom. However, potable water is not available on-site, and there is no dump station. There is also no Wi-Fi or cell phone reception information available, and firewood is not explicitly stated to be available for purchase. The campground is open year-round, though access may be limited in winter due to snow. According to user reviews, the restroom facilities are not consistently clean or stocked. Some campers appreciated the 'ample dry wood around to start a fire,' and the 'large campsites with good fire pits and big tables.' However, the campground's proximity to the road means that 'trucks occasionally travel in the middle of the night,' which can detract from the camping experience.
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