Home
Recreation Search
Camping
Day Use
Tours
Permits
Search by Map
My Reservations & Account
Welcome - already a member? Sign In   Not a member yet? Sign UpHelp...

Find Recreation Areas

Dworshak Dam and Reservoir

Description

Dworshak Reservoir, found in central Idaho along the North Fork of the Clearwater River, is located in scenic forested and mountainous country. Popular activities include swimming, boating, fishing, hunting, water-skiing, camping, hiking and lots more. At a height of 717 feet, the dam is the highest straight-axis gravity dam in North America, as well as one of the most dramatic in appearance. The Dworshak National Fish Hatchery is the largest steelhead trout hatchery in the world. Lewis and Clark camped in the area, where they rested from their trip over the Bitterroot Range and built canoes for their trip on to the Pacific Ocean.

Recreational Activities:

  • Boating
  • Camping
  • Fish Hatchery
  • Fishing
  • Hiking
  • Hunting
  • Picnicking
  • Water Sports
  • Wildlife Viewing

Address:

P.O Box 48
Ahsahka,ID,83520-6048
Phone: (208) 476-1268

Directions:

(To Visitor Center) 5 miles west of Orofino, ID on Highway 7 to project entrance, and follow signs 2 miles. Visitor Center is adjacent to north dam abutment.

Additional Information:

Dworshak Dam and Reservoir Web Site

Weather Information:

Weekly National Weather Service Forecast for Ahsahka,ID
There is no live information from National Weather Service
Accessibility      Privacy      Disclaimers      FOIA