Powell Campground
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About Powell Campground
Powell Campground is a national park campground at Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests in Idaho County, Idaho. Reservations are managed through Recreation.gov. Instead of refreshing Recreation.gov, let Campsite Tonight watch for cancellations and automatically drop an open site into your cart the instant one frees up.
Powell Campground is in very high demand — sites here routinely sell out well in advance. Cancellations are often the best way in, which is exactly what Campsite Tonight watches for.
The campground accommodates RVs and trailers up to 200 ft. Campers rate it 4.7/5 across 48 reviews.
Other campgrounds at Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests include Scurvy Mountain Lookout, Castle Butte Lookout and Liz Creek Cabin.
Total reservations in May — 2023: 85 · 2024: 84 · 2025: 90
Location
Address
Idaho County, Idaho
Coordinates
46.5123, -114.7172
Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open.
- •July sees 267 reservations - book early or set cancellation alerts.
Nearby Campgrounds
West Fork Butte Lookout
Lolo National Forest
Scurvy Mountain Lookout
Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests
Castle Butte Lookout
Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests
Liz Creek Cabin
Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests
Lost Horse Guard Station
Bitterroot National Forest
Larry Creek Group Camp
Bitterroot National Forest
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Powell Campground FAQ
How far in advance should I book Powell Campground?
Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open. Mark your calendar for when the booking window opens (typically 5-6 months ahead). Also set alerts - cancellations do happen.
What is the busiest time at Powell Campground?
July typically sees the highest reservation activity at Powell Campground. During peak times, 100% of reservations are made 2+ weeks in advance.
Are there campsites available at Powell Campground right now?
Powell Campground is currently fully booked for the next 14 days. However, cancellations happen frequently - download the Campsite Tonight app to get instant alerts when sites become available.
Where is Powell Campground located?
Powell Campground is located in Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests, Idaho.
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