Mocus Point Trailhead

Facility · Idaho ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

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

2,834 ft
Elevation

Fourty-six miles northeast of Lowell, at milepost 143 along the Northwest Passage Scenic Byway and All American Road (US Highway 12), visitors can witness the magnificent Mocus Point suspension bridge leading into the Selway Bitterroot Wilderness across the Lochsa River. Spacious parking, hitchrails, stock ramps and a restroom provide for a comfortable unloading zone whether you are stopped for a break from your drive or preparing for a long pack trip into the wilderness.

Getting there

46.46131, -115.01634 · 46°27'40.7"N 115°0'58.8"W

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Typical weather

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Precip in9.97.77.96.35.04.41.41.62.76.19.49.6

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 14.7 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 Mocus Point Trailhead

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

Camping near Mocus Point Trailhead

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

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