Can you reserve a site at Three Devils Picnic Area?

No. Three Devils Picnic Area is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

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Three Devils Picnic Area

Facility · Idaho ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Nez Perce Reservation (D2)

1,641 ft

Elevation

Take a break from your scenic drive on the lovely "long and winding road," Highway 12, and enjoy a picnic on the Middlefork of the Clearwatwer River at Three Devils Picnic Area. With 7 picnic table sites (2 with 16' long tables--great for groups!), a large sandy swimming beach and accessible paved parking area leading to two accessible restrooms, the Three Devils Picnic area makes for a great spot for a sunny day on the river.

Picnic area is located at milepost 95 along Highway 12, only 3 miles east of downtown Kooskia, ID.

Typical weather

Typically 89°F in Aug, down to 38°F in Jan.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	38	44	52	59	68	74	86	89	77	62	47	38
Low °F	25	26	31	36	43	48	54	51	45	37	29	24
Precip in	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 5.6 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 Three Devils Picnic Area

Can you reserve a site at Three Devils Picnic Area?: No. Three Devils Picnic Area 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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