Apgar Campground

Campground · Idaho ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Middle Fork Clearwater, Idaho Wild and Scenic River (Recreational) · Open Access

1,570 ft
Elevation

Located along the Lochsa River and accessed by U.S. Highway 12, Apgar lies between the highway and on a river terrace filled with giant western red cedar and fir trees. Apgar is a quiet, rustic campground with aggregate surfaced roads, vault toilets, tables, and campfire rings.

The Campground will accomodate 24-ft. RV's.

Getting there

46.21469, -115.53567 · 46°12'52.9"N 115°32'8.4"W

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Typical weather

Typically 92°F in Jul, down to 38°F in Dec.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F404454637279929279614638
Low °F293034384450555448403329
Precip in4.93.94.64.23.32.80.60.91.53.65.04.3

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 5.7 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Apgar Campground

Can you reserve a site at Apgar Campground?
No. Apgar Campground is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.