Dent Acres

Dworshak Reservoir

Located in northern Idaho's beautiful Clearwater Valley, Dent acres Campground on Dworshak Lake is surrounded by forests and abundant wildlife. Dworshak Lake is 54 miles long, hosts kokanee salmon, rainbow trout and small mouth bass fishing. It has excellent boating, water skiing and hunting opportunities.

Dent Acres features 49 pull through camping sites and one back-in only site. The campground can accommodate everything from tent camping to large RVs. All sites have water and 50/30 amp electricity hookups as well as sewage hookups, a fire pit and a covered picnic table. The campground offers flush toilets and a shower house. Adjacent to the campground is a playground and plenty of open space for activities. There are also flush toilet restrooms and a fish cleaning station located near the boat ramp. There are several large trash dumpsters near the boat dock. There is a large reservable sun shelter, which can accomodate up to 75 people. Pets are recquired to be under owner's physical control and on a 6 foot leash at all times. Quiet hours are from 10pm to 6am. Check in time is 3pm, Check out time is 1200 (noon).

Need to Know

• The Visitor Center may be reached at: (208) 476-1255 for any questions. 

• The road from Orofino, Idaho, to Dent Acres Campground is 19 miles in length, 4 miles are steep with horseshoe curves.

• No gasoline is available at Dent Acres Campground. No ice is available at Dent Acres. 

• Three night minimum is required for Memorial Day, July 4th and Labor Day. weekends.

• Don't Move Firewood: Protect your forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information. Purchase firewood in Orofino for best prices. 

• Stay Limit: The 14 day stay limit is strictly enforced. Camping for a period longer than 14 days during any 30-consecutive day period is prohibited. If you have booked back-to-back reservations, you will be asked to cancel all days after the first 14.

• Dent Acres has only reservable sites. No walk-in sites available. Please have a reservation before arriving.

• During the non-peak season (September-December) the reservation system will still be in affect. Please have a reservation before arriving. Contact our visitor center with any questions or concerns
• Contact our Visitor Center for more information (208)476-1255

• 30/50 amp service available at all sites. 

• Dogs MUST be on 6ft or shorter leash and under owners control at all times. 

Natural Features

Dworshak Reservoir is surrounded by steep forested, mountainous country. Numerous small creeks feed the reservoir.

Nearby Attractions

-Dent Bridge, which spans Dworshak Reservoir, is approximately one mile east of Dent Acres and is the largest cable suspension bridge in the state of Idaho. -Dworshak Dam and Visitor Center -Dworshak Hatchery -Clearwater National Forest -Clearwater Historical Society and Museum - Weippe Discovery Center -Canoe Camp -Nez Perce (National Park site at Spalding) -Orofino Chamber of Commerce

Recreation

Dent Acres is an excellent location for boaters, fishermen, hunters, hikers, wildlife watching, as well as quiet relaxation. There is a boat ramp for access to the reservoir, multiple trails for hiking, and thousands of surrounding acres of public lands for the hunter.

Contact Information

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1600 OLD DENT RD OROFINO ID 83544

Phone Number

For campground inquiries, please call: 208-476-9029

Rental Options

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Driving Directions

From Hwy 12: Cross the bridge at Orofino and turn left onto Hwy 7.  Travel 200 yards and turn right on Dent Bridge Road and travel 19 miles.  At the sign for the campground, turn left.  Campground is 2 miles ahead.

Available Campsites

• Site 050, Loop Sites 37 to 50, Type Standard Electric
• Site 019, Loop Sites 16 to 30, Type Standard Electric
• Site 008, Loop Sites 8 to 15, 31 to 36, Type Standard Electric
• Site 032, Loop Sites 8 to 15, 31 to 36, Type Standard Electric
• Site 012, Loop Sites 8 to 15, 31 to 36, Type Standard Electric
• Site 021, Loop Sites 16 to 30, Type Standard Electric
• Site 020, Loop Sites 16 to 30, Type Standard Electric
• Site 036, Loop Sites 8 to 15, 31 to 36, Type Standard Electric
• Site 027, Loop Sites 16 to 30, Type Standard Electric
• Site 040, Loop Sites 37 to 50, Type Standard Electric
• Site 042, Loop Sites 37 to 50, Type Standard Electric
• Site 014, Loop Sites 8 to 15, 31 to 36, Type Standard Electric
• Site 045, Loop Sites 37 to 50, Type Standard Electric
• Site 015, Loop Sites 8 to 15, 31 to 36, Type Standard Electric
• Site 031, Loop Sites 8 to 15, 31 to 36, Type Standard Electric
• Site 013, Loop Sites 8 to 15, 31 to 36, Type Standard Electric
• Site 003-Host, Loop Sites 1 to 7 , Type Standard Electric
• Site 004-Host, Loop Sites 1 to 7 , Type Standard Electric
• Site 002-Host, Loop Sites 1 to 7 , Type Standard Electric
• Site 038, Loop Sites 37 to 50, Type Standard Electric
• Site 022, Loop Sites 16 to 30, Type Standard Electric
• Site 016, Loop Sites 16 to 30, Type Standard Electric
• Site 007-Host, Loop Sites 1 to 7 , Type Standard Electric
• Site 009, Loop Sites 8 to 15, 31 to 36, Type Standard Electric
• Site 049, Loop Sites 37 to 50, Type Standard Electric
• Site 029, Loop Sites 16 to 30, Type Standard Electric
• Site 010, Loop Sites 8 to 15, 31 to 36, Type Standard Electric
• Site 023, Loop Sites 16 to 30, Type Standard Electric
• Site 034, Loop Sites 8 to 15, 31 to 36, Type Standard Electric
• Site 043, Loop Sites 37 to 50, Type Standard Electric
• Site 039, Loop Sites 37 to 50, Type Standard Electric
• Site Sun Shelter, Loop Sun Shelter , Type Group Shelter Electric
• Site 018, Loop Sites 16 to 30, Type Standard Electric
• Site 044, Loop Sites 37 to 50, Type Standard Electric
• Site 033, Loop Sites 8 to 15, 31 to 36, Type Standard Electric
• Site 046, Loop Sites 37 to 50, Type Standard Electric
• Site 041, Loop Sites 37 to 50, Type Standard Electric
• Site Group Camp, Loop Group Camp, Type Group Standard Electric
• Site 028, Loop Sites 16 to 30, Type Standard Electric
• Site 026, Loop Sites 16 to 30, Type Standard Electric
• Site 011, Loop Sites 8 to 15, 31 to 36, Type Standard Electric
• Site 037, Loop Sites 37 to 50, Type Standard Electric
• Site 030, Loop Sites 16 to 30, Type Standard Electric
• Site 025, Loop Sites 16 to 30, Type Standard Electric
• Site 006-Host, Loop Sites 1 to 7 , Type Standard Electric
• Site 005-Host, Loop Sites 1 to 7 , Type Standard Electric
• Site 017, Loop Sites 16 to 30, Type Standard Electric
• Site 024, Loop Sites 16 to 30, Type Standard Electric
• Site 047, Loop Sites 37 to 50, Type Standard Electric
• Site 001-Host, Loop Sites 1 to 7 , Type Standard Electric
• Site 035, Loop Sites 8 to 15, 31 to 36, Type Standard Electric
• Site 048, Loop Sites 37 to 50, Type Standard Electric

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