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Lolo Creek Campground
Lolo Creek Campground consists of 9 camping units and is located 21 miles northeast of Kamiah, Idaho along the shores of Lolo and Eldorado Creek. This campground is a fantastic location for a rustic camping trip if you enjoy hiking, ohv trail riding, fishing, huckleberry picking or just watching the scenery while relaxing to the sounds of running water. With 9 camping units situated alongside both the Lolo and Eldorado Creeks, and only minutes from the Lewis & Clark Trail (#25) and the Musselshell OHV Trail System, the Lolo Creek Campground offers a wide variety of unique recreation opportunities for all!
At a Glance
| Current Conditions: | Open year-round, but might not be accessible because of snow. |
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| Operational Hours: | From the time snow melts in the spring until snow blocks access in the fall/winter. |
| Reservations: | Campsites are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. |
| Fees: | No Fee. |
| Open Season: | The campground is open year-round, but might not be accessible because of snow. |
| Best Season: | May-October |
| Busiest Season: | Summer |
| Restrictions: | Stock is not allowed in the campground. |
| Closest Towns: | Kamiah, ID |
| Water: | Drinking water is not provided. |
| Restroom: | 2 vault toilets |
| Operated By: | US Forest Service |
| Information Center: | Lochsa/Powell Ranger District, 208-926-4274 |
Activities
Mountain Biking
Cyclist may use the roads in the campground and roads 100 and 500 for trail/road riding.
Campground Camping
The campsites consist of gravel roads and camping spurs, 5 of which are located along Lolo Creek and 4 are along Eldorado Creek. The campground has bulletin boards, picnic tales, firerings, tent pads and and 2 vault toilets.
River and Stream Fishing
The Lochsa River in Idaho is especially known for its fly fishing opportunities, with crystal-clear water and lots of cutthroat trout.
Please contact the Lochsa Ranger District Office at 208-926-4274 to find out detailed information about catch-and-release rules in the Lochsa River Corridor.Check the IDF&G fishing regulations for open seasons and catchable species.
Note: Barbless hooks are called for everywhere on the Lochsa River Idaho.
Day Hiking
Visitors to Lolo Campground will enjoy access to the famouse Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail (#25)!
Be sure to check our Alerts and Notices page to view our seasonal, bi-weekly trail reports.
Backpacking
See Day-Hiking
Horse Riding
Viewing Plants
This area is prized by berry pickers.
Viewing Scenery
OHV Trail Riding
Musselshell OHV Trail system is located 2 miles from Lolo Campground.
Picnicking
Scenic Driving
US Highway 12, the Northwest Passage Scenic Byway and All American Road, is a paved two-lane highway. It is a winding road, with limited opportunities to pass and speed limits 50 miles per hour or less. There are a few turnouts to allow faster traffic to pass. These, too, are limited. Access to the Highway 12 corridor is from Lewiston, Kooskia or Missoula.
Swimming
During the summer months, families often enjoy wading in Lolo Creek.
Snowmobiling
Road 100 is groomed in the winter season for snowmobile riding.