Laird Park Campground
Closed — Closed for the season. Operates seasonally from mid-May through October. Potable water is not available; campers must bring their own water supply.
Air Stagnation Advisory issued January 18 at 10:48AM PST until January 20 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Spokane WA
* WHAT...For the Air Stagnation Advisory, stagnant conditions will have potential to trap pollutants near the ground with deteriorated air quality. For the Dense Fog Advisory, visibility down to a half mile in fog. * WHERE...Peck, Lewiston Grade, Schweitzer Mountain Road, Clark Fork, Kellogg, Winchester, Sandpoint, Wallace, Eastport, Craigmont, Soldiers Meadow Road, Bonners Ferry, Lookout Pass, Athol, Dobson Pass, Kamiah, Culdesac, Nezperce, Fourth Of July Pass, Priest River, Mullan, Lewiston, Pinehurst, Lapwai, Gifford, Osburn, St. Maries, and Fernwood. * WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Periods of air stagnation can lead to the buildup of pollutants near the surface.
About
Laird Park Campground, situated in the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests near the northwest Idaho town of Potlatch, is named in memory of A.W. Laird, a lumberman and early leader in the Potlatch Lumber Co. This family-friendly recreation area offers a unique combination of camping, swimming, and fishing opportunities in a peaceful forest setting along the Palouse River. The campground's centerpiece is its sandy swimming beach, created by a dam constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps in 1933. The swimming area was recently repaired in August 2025 and provides a safe, enjoyable spot for families to cool off during warm summer days. Anglers will find abundant opportunities to catch rainbow and brown trout from the Palouse River, making it a popular destination for fishing enthusiasts. The facility includes 2 group picnic areas ideal for family gatherings or scout troops, along with a half-mile interpretive trail perfect for nature walks. The campground can accommodate RVs up to 30 feet in length. Campers should note that this is a pack-in, pack-out facility with no garbage services, and potable water is not available, so visitors must bring their own water supply. Sites are available first-come, first-served at $12 per night, with an additional $2 fee for extra vehicles.
Directions
From Potlatch, travel east on ID-6 for 11.9 miles, then turn right onto Palouse River Road and continue 1.5 miles to the campground.
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Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $12 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 30ft |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (208) 935-2513 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| Laird Park Campground | |
| View on Recreation.gov |
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