Wilderness Gateway
Elk City, Idaho · 2,182 ft · In Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests
Wildfire 30 mi N: Moose Mountain, 5,832 acres, 90% contained
At a glance
5 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
- Elevation
- 2,182 ft (665 m)2,182 ft665 m
Loops4
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- AREA WILDERNESS GATEWAY1 site1 standard · up to 50 ft
- GW B29 sites29 standard · up to 99 ft
- GW C27 sites27 standard · up to 45 ft
- GW D12 sites12 standard · up to 54 ft
Other areas
From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026. Loop names are trimmed and merged.
Amenities
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- Caravan / RV sites
- Tent sites
- Toilets
From OpenStreetMap, Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards, USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities, USFS INFRA Recreation Sites
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About
Overview
Wilderness Gateway Campground provides direct access to the Wild and Scenic Lochsa River. Visitors enjoy a variety of recreational opportunities, including world famous whitewater rafting. Hiking and horseback riding trails abound in the nearby Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness area, which is the 3rd-largest in the lower 48 United States.
This large and unique campground offers respite for a variety of campers, including those with horses, horse trailers and RVs.Recreation
From OpenStreetMap, Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards, USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities, and USFS INFRA Recreation Sites · · Edit
Cell service
Report signalFCC map: no coverage reported
- VerizonNo coverage on FCC map
- AT&TNo coverage on FCC map
- T-MobileNo coverage on FCC map
Cell service at Wilderness Gateway: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- TueSunny61°36°
- WedMostly Sunny, 3% chance of rain62°39°
- ThuSunny72°42°
- FriSunny77°46°
- SatSunny73°43°
Nearby camping
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Dispersed camping nearby
Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.
Location and contact
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