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Price
$10/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
10 campsites
Season
April 15, 2025 - Oct...
Cell
Unknown
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Select a month, then check for open campsites
Price
$10/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
10 campsites
Season
April 15, 2025 - Oct...
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Check Policy
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44.8247, -115.7024
You want riverside forest camping with immediate river and trail access on a first-come basis.
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Best season: summer. Summer offers the most reliable warm weather and full access to river-based activities — expect sunny days in the mid-60s to mid-80s°F and cool nights in the 40s to low 50s°F at 4,242 ft. Mid-July through September is when river flows settle, trails dry out, and boating, fishing, hiking, and biking are at their peak. Because Poverty Flat is small and first-come, first-served, you’ll find moderate weekend crowds but plenty of weekday solitude. Peak months: July, August, September, October Avoid: November, December, January, February
Among the first areas to be snow-free in spring, making it a popular early-season destination.
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Poverty Flat campground has limited but essential amenities to enhance the camping experience. Facilities include fire rings for cooking and warmth, hitching rails for equestrian needs, toilets, and drinking water. Visitors are advised to pack out all trash as no disposal services are provided. "Please pack out all your trash," emphasizes the official source. It is important to note that no electrical or water hookups are available at the site, making it more suitable for self-contained campers and tent users. User reviews highlight additional amenities like water pumps and paved surfaces, with Allison Braley stating it is an "inexpensive" and "worth a shot" campground.
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