Apgar Campground
Open for the season through September 25, 2026. No potable water is available; campers must bring their own water supply.
Air Quality Alert issued August 7 at 11:56AM MDT by NWS Missoula MT
AQAMSO WHAT: Air Quality Advisory because of degraded air quality due to wildfire smoke. Air Quality Index is forecast to be Unhealthy. WHERE... Clearwater and Idaho Counties outside of reservation boundaries. WHEN: Extended until 3:00PM 8/10/2026 IMPACTS: Members of sensitive groups may experience health effects. The general public is less likely to be affected. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS: Air pollutants can cause breathing difficult for children, the elderly, as well as persons with respiratory problems. Those individuals who are sensitive to increased particulate matter or smoke are encouraged to avoid prolonged or strenuous outdoor activity during this advisory. Open burning is prohibited by air quality rule. It is also recommended that all other individuals limit prolonged or strenuous activity outdoors. ISSUED BY THE IDAHO DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, AIR QUALITY GROUP. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT DEQ's Lewiston Regional Office at (208) 799- 4370
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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