Can you reserve a site at Dent Acres?

Yes, Dent Acres is reservable through Recreation.gov.

What is the maximum RV length at Dent Acres?

35 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.

Are pets allowed at Dent Acres?

Yes, pets are allowed at Dent Acres.

Are campfires allowed at Dent Acres?

Campfires are allowed at Dent Acres. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Dent Acres, Idaho — 52 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

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.

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.

Facilities

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).

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

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (208) 476-1255.

The facts

52 bookable sites
1 site for day use only
8 accessible sites
Vehicles up to 35 ft
Up to 50 people per site
Loops: Group Camp, Sites 1 to 7, Sites 16 to 30, Sites 37 to 50, Sites 8 to 15, 31 to 36, Sun Shelter

Site types

50 Standard Electric
1 Group Shelter Electric
1 Group Standard Electric

Amenities

Electric hookups
Water hookups
Sewer hookups
Campfires allowed
Fire pits
Picnic tables
Grills
Shade
Pets allowed

Book on Recreation.gov

52 campsites at Dent Acres

Accessible only

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Grade	Water	Max rig	People
Group Camp	Group Camp	Group Standard Electric	—	Gravel	Moderate	Lakefront	—	50	🐾
001-Host	Sites 1 to 7	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Paved	Slight	—	35 ft	8	♿ 🐾
002-Host	Sites 1 to 7	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Paved	Slight	—	35 ft	8	♿ 🐾
003-Host	Sites 1 to 7	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Paved	Slight	—	35 ft	8	♿ 🐾
004-Host	Sites 1 to 7	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Paved	Slight	—	35 ft	8	♿ 🐾
005-Host	Sites 1 to 7	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Paved	Slight	—	35 ft	8	♿ 🐾
006-Host	Sites 1 to 7	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Paved	Slight	—	35 ft	8	♿ 🐾
007-Host	Sites 1 to 7	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Paved	Slight	—	35 ft	8	♿ 🐾
016	Sites 16 to 30	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Paved	Slight	—	35 ft	8	🐾
017	Sites 16 to 30	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Paved	Slight	—	35 ft	8	🐾
018	Sites 16 to 30	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Paved	Slight	—	35 ft	8	🐾
019	Sites 16 to 30	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Paved	Slight	—	35 ft	8	🐾
020	Sites 16 to 30	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Paved	Slight	—	35 ft	8	🐾
021	Sites 16 to 30	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Paved	Slight	—	35 ft	8	🐾
022	Sites 16 to 30	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Paved	Slight	—	35 ft	8	🐾
023	Sites 16 to 30	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Paved	Slight	—	35 ft	8	🐾
024	Sites 16 to 30	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Paved	Slight	—	35 ft	8	🐾
025	Sites 16 to 30	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Paved	Slight	—	35 ft	8	🐾
026	Sites 16 to 30	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Paved	Slight	—	35 ft	8	🐾
027	Sites 16 to 30	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Paved	Slight	—	35 ft	8	🐾
028	Sites 16 to 30	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Paved	Slight	—	35 ft	8	🐾
029	Sites 16 to 30	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Paved	Slight	—	35 ft	8	🐾
030	Sites 16 to 30	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Paved	Slight	—	35 ft	8	🐾
037	Sites 37 to 50	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Paved	Slight	—	35 ft	8	🐾
038	Sites 37 to 50	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Paved	Slight	—	35 ft	8	🐾
039	Sites 37 to 50	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Paved	Slight	—	35 ft	8	🐾
040	Sites 37 to 50	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Paved	Slight	—	35 ft	8	🐾
041	Sites 37 to 50	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Paved	Slight	—	35 ft	8	🐾
042	Sites 37 to 50	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Paved	Slight	—	35 ft	8	🐾
043	Sites 37 to 50	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Slight	—	35 ft	8	🐾
044	Sites 37 to 50	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Paved	Slight	—	35 ft	8	🐾
045	Sites 37 to 50	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Paved	Slight	—	35 ft	8	🐾
046	Sites 37 to 50	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Paved	Slight	—	35 ft	8	🐾
047	Sites 37 to 50	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Paved	Slight	—	35 ft	8	🐾
048	Sites 37 to 50	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Paved	Slight	—	35 ft	8	🐾
049	Sites 37 to 50	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Paved	Slight	—	35 ft	8	🐾
050	Sites 37 to 50	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Paved	Slight	—	35 ft	8	🐾
008	Sites 8 to 15, 31 to 36	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Paved	Slight	—	35 ft	8	🐾
009	Sites 8 to 15, 31 to 36	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Paved	Slight	—	35 ft	8	🐾
010	Sites 8 to 15, 31 to 36	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Paved	Slight	—	35 ft	8	🐾
011	Sites 8 to 15, 31 to 36	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Paved	Slight	—	35 ft	8	🐾
012	Sites 8 to 15, 31 to 36	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Paved	Slight	—	35 ft	8	🐾
013	Sites 8 to 15, 31 to 36	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Paved	Slight	—	35 ft	8	🐾
014	Sites 8 to 15, 31 to 36	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Paved	Slight	—	35 ft	8	🐾
015	Sites 8 to 15, 31 to 36	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Paved	Slight	—	35 ft	8	🐾
031	Sites 8 to 15, 31 to 36	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Paved	Slight	—	35 ft	8	🐾
032	Sites 8 to 15, 31 to 36	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Paved	Slight	—	35 ft	8	🐾
033	Sites 8 to 15, 31 to 36	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Paved	Slight	—	35 ft	8	🐾
034	Sites 8 to 15, 31 to 36	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Paved	Slight	—	35 ft	8	🐾
035	Sites 8 to 15, 31 to 36	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Paved	Slight	—	35 ft	8	🐾
036	Sites 8 to 15, 31 to 36	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Paved	Slight	—	35 ft	8	🐾
Sun Shelter	Sun Shelter	Group Shelter Electric	—	Paved	Slight	Lakefront	—	50	♿ 🐾

Getting there

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.

46.62361, -116.21833 · 46°37'25.0"N 116°13'6.0"W

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Typical weather

Typically 90°F in Aug, down to 39°F in Dec.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	40	46	55	63	72	78	90	90	80	63	48	39
Low °F	28	29	33	38	45	51	55	54	48	39	33	28
Precip in	3.1	2.6	2.7	2.6	2.4	1.9	0.7	0.7	0.9	2.1	3.2	3.2

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 9.7 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 Dent Acres

Can you reserve a site at Dent Acres?: Yes, Dent Acres is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Dent Acres have?: 52 sites.
What is the maximum RV length at Dent Acres?: 35 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Dent Acres?: Yes, pets are allowed at Dent Acres.
Does Dent Acres have hookups?: Electric, Water, Sewer.
Are campfires allowed at Dent Acres?: Campfires are allowed at Dent Acres. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Camping near Dent Acres

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Dworshak National Fish Hatchery 9.8 mi · Facility
Elk Creek Campground 11.3 mi · Campground
Partridge Creek Campground 11.6 mi · Campground
Harpers Bend Recreation Site 14.3 mi · Facility
Little Boulder Campground 15.3 mi · Campground
McKay's Bend Recreation Site 25.7 mi · Facility
Emerald Creek Campground 27 mi · Campground
Sheep Mountain Trailhead 28.3 mi · Facility

Contact

Phone 208-476-9029
Book Recreation.gov

Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-03-11.

Dent Acres