Gateway Boat Camp

Facility · Idaho ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Kootenai National Forest (NF) · Open Access

2,474 ft
Elevation

The Gateway Boat Camp is located approximately 8.5 air miles from Eureka, and 0.18 miles from the Canadian Border. The campground has 5 sites with tables and fire rings. Amenities include a pit toilet and hitching rack. The most popular way to gain access to this campground is by boat (boat must be beached) although access by trail is available too.

Getting there

48.99703, -115.16465 · 48°59'49.3"N 115°9'52.7"W

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Typical weather

Typically 87°F in Jul, down to 31°F in Dec.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F323949607077878675574131
Low °F192128344249535144352721
Precip in0.90.70.91.01.82.51.11.11.31.21.21.2

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 8.2 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 Gateway Boat Camp

Can you reserve a site at Gateway Boat Camp?
No. Gateway Boat Camp 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.

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