Wild Goose Campground
Operates seasonally from mid-May through late September. First-come, first-served; no advance reservations.
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
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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