About this campground
Harpers Bend is a day use area located along the Clearwater River and Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail. This site has a developed boat ramp which offers access to the Clearwater River, an area known for world-renowned salmon and steelhead fishing. This site also has a single vault toilet and limited parking for boat trailers. Please note– the boat ramp is not accessible at low water. Facility Information and Rules: Developed site Day use area No fees No overnight camping or campground Boat ramp - concrete Vault toilet - 1 Parking area Open year-round “Pack it in - pack it out” Dogs must be on a leash (6 feet or less)
Getting there
10 miles west of Orofino, Idaho at mile post 33.9 on Highway 12
Activities
- BOATING
- HISTORIC & CULTURAL SITE
- FISHING
- WATER SPORTS
- WILDLIFE VIEWING
- DAY USE AREA
- SWIMMING SITE
- PHOTOGRAPHY
- PADDLING
Nearby federal campgrounds
- Pink House Day Use PavilionsCottonwood Field Office (BLM)5 mi
- Pink House Recreation SiteCottonwood Field Office (BLM)5 mi
- Dworshak National Fish HatcheryFish And Wildlife Service6 mi
- Dworshak Visitor CenterDworshak Reservoir7 mi
- Dworshak State Park-Freeman CreekDworshak Reservoir10 mi
- Lake-Based Recreation FacilitiesDworshak Reservoir10 mi
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