Apgar Campground
Open for the season through September 25, 2026. No potable water is available; campers must bring their own water supply.
Northern Region Camping & Target Restrictions, Pallet Prohibition
This order defines the maximum length of occupation at a single location or cumulatively at any number of locations within a calendar year, within the states of Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Idaho
Weed Free Forage & Mulch Products Order for the Northern Region
It is illegal to possess, store or transport straw, hay, grain, seed or other forage or mulch products on Forest Service lands without documentation that the product is certified as “weed free” by a state certification process that meets or exceeds the North American Weed Free Forage standards.
Northern and Intermountain Regions Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness
This order implements visitor use requirements for activities within the Restricted Area and on the Restricted Trails, as required by the Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness Area Management Plan (November 2003).
About
Apgar Campground occupies a peaceful river terrace along the Lochsa River in Idaho's Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest. Accessed via U.S. Highway 12, the campground sits at 1,576 feet elevation beneath a canopy of giant western red cedars and firs. The rustic setting offers 24 campsites with aggregate-surfaced roads suitable for RVs up to 24 feet. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring. Vault toilets are provided, but no potable water is available so campers must bring their own supply. The campground serves as an excellent base for fishing the Lochsa River and exploring the scenic Highway 12 corridor, part of the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail. The Lochsa River corridor is renowned for its whitewater opportunities and roadside scenery. Apgar provides a quieter alternative to some of the larger developed campgrounds along the route while still offering basic amenities for tent camping and small RV use.
Directions
From Lowell, Idaho, drive north on Highway 12 for approximately 8 miles to the campground.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $14 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 24ft |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (208) 935-2513 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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