Wild Goose Campground
Operates seasonally from mid-May through late September. First-come, first-served; no advance reservations.
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
Situated along the Middle Fork Clearwater River at milepost 98 on scenic Highway 12, Wild Goose Campground offers a prime location for water-based recreation. The sandy riverside setting provides direct access to tubing, swimming, and whitewater kayaking, with guided trips and equipment rentals available in the nearby towns of Syringa and Lowell, Idaho. This compact campground features 8 campsites with gravel parking, two vault toilets, and drinking water from a hand pump. The campground accommodates RVs up to 24 feet. No stock animals are permitted. The fee is $14 per night for up to 8 people and 2 vehicles per site, with Interagency Senior/Access passes providing a 50% discount. The Highway 12 corridor through this area showcases dense forests, steep canyon walls, and impressive rock outcroppings. The Wild and Scenic River designation protects this stretch of the Clearwater, ensuring pristine water quality for recreation.
Directions
From Kooskia, Idaho, follow US Highway 12 east for 20 miles. Wild Goose Campground is on the right side between the highway and the river at milepost 98.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| 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 | 23ft |
| 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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