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RV campers and cabin-seekers who want sites 104 or 108 near the bathhouse and water spigot. The flat Riverside Trail, fishing deck, and naturalist programs make this especially solid for families with kids.
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Price
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Booking
Reservable
Sites
Varies
Season
Year-round
Cell
No Service
Pets
Pets Allowed
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Learn more about alerts →RV campers and cabin-seekers who want sites 104 or 108 near the bathhouse and water spigot. The flat Riverside Trail, fishing deck, and naturalist programs make this especially solid for families with kids.
Facilities sometimes get locked during understaffed periods, and pit toilet cleanliness draws complaints. If consistent shower access matters, confirm the bathhouse is open before you book. No dump station on site either.
Context for the broader area surrounding Mille Lacs Kathio Petaga Campground, sourced from the federal Recreation.gov rec-area record.
Arrowrock Reservoir is formed by <A HREF="http://www.usbr.gov/projects/Facility.jsp?fac_Name=Arrowrock+Dam">Arrowrock Dam</a> which is part of the <A HREF="http://www.usbr.gov/projects/Project.jsp?proj_Name=Boise%20Project">Boise Project</a>. The Reservoir is managed by the <A HREF="http://fs.usda.gov/wps/portal/!ut/p/_s.7_0_A/7_0_RU4?ss=110402&navtype=forestBean&navid=091000000000000&pnavid=null&cid=null&ttype=main&pname=Boise%20National%20Forest%20-%20Home">Boise National Forest,</a> (<A HREF="http://www.fs.fed.us/r4/boise/map.html">Boise National Forest map</a>). This 18 mile narrow canyon reservoir of 3,150-acres has limited access to 60 miles of shoreline. Boating, canoeing, windsurfing, and fishing are the major recreation activities at Arrowrock, located east of Boise. The reservoir is only 30 minutes from Boise and provides access to the city's nearest national forest. Fish species include rainbow trout, kokanee, yellow perch, whitefish, and the protected bull trout. Season open year-round. Reservoir acre feet and total reservoir capacity and cubic feet/second release rates for rivers below <A HREF="http://www.usbr.gov/pn/hydromet/boipaytea.cfm">Boise & Payette River Basins</a> reservoirs and select river locations are updated daily and graphically provided. Site offers: vault toilets, boat ramps and dock, parking, and dispersed camping.
Follow Idaho 21 to Mores Creek Bridge, about 18 miles, then take the road to the right to Arrowrock Dam.
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Petaga Campground's season shifts with Minnesota's weather patterns, so dates vary from year to year based on conditions. Before planning your visit, check the park's ParkFinder page or website for current opening and closing dates, along with reservation center hours that adjust seasonally to serve you best.
Woodland trails and riverside views are well suited to fall colors and quieter visits.
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Review and web sources for Mille Lacs Kathio (Petaga area) report a mix of site types (including electric sites and pull-throughs) and developed facilities such as a bathhouse with showers, restrooms, and nearby water spigots. Reservations are required for campsites; some facilities may be locked or closed at times due to staffing.
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