Recreation area

McKay's Bend Recreation Site

Bureau of Land Management · Cottonwood · Idaho — managed by Bureau of Land Management

First-come, first-served — no online reservations

About this campground

Remember your OUTDOOR ETHICS when enjoying your public lands. Please RECREATE RESPONSIBLY.   Overview McKay’s Bend, which is jointly managed by the BLM and Idaho Fish and Game, is a developed recreation site located along the Clearwater River and Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail. This recreation site offers developed camping for RVs and tents, group facilities, a day use area, showers, flush toilets, and provides river access. Facilities 14 full hookup RV sites with water, electricity 50 AMP service, sewer, picnic tables, and fire rings 3 large tent campsites with picnic tables and fire rings Showers - 2 (only available to registered campground visitors) Day use area with picnic tables and BBQ grills Drinking water Flush toilets - 2 Parking area NO RV dump station Open year-round; first come, first served- no reservations can be made. Dogs must be on a leash (6 feet or less) Garbage disposal on site. Disposal of any household or industrial refuse or waste brought in from private or municipal property is prohibited and subject to fines. Campground fees must be paid within 30 minutes after occupying site. Group day use pavilion, exclusive use: $50 per day. To reserve, please call the BLM- Cottonwood Field Office at 208-962-3245.

Getting there

18 miles east of Lewiston, Idaho at mile post 18.6 on U.S. Highway 12

Contact
208-962-3245

Activities

  • BOATING
  • CAMPING
  • FISHING
  • WILDLIFE VIEWING
  • DAY USE AREA
  • PHOTOGRAPHY

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