Can you reserve a site at Wild Goose Campground?

No. Wild Goose Campground is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Wild Goose Campground

Campground · Idaho ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

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

1,541 ft
Elevation

Situated along the middle fork of the Clearwater River at milepost 98 on scenic Highway 12, Wild Goose Campground offers a superb location to feel the sand between your toes while deciding on which river adventure you want to enjoy. Tubing, swimming and whitewater kayaking are just a few of the water sports you and your family can choose from, and guided trips and equipment rental are available in the nearby towns of Syringa and Lowel, Idaho. With eight campsites, two toilets and gravel parking, this site could be the perfect spot for your next outdoor water sport adventure.

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

The facts

Season: May 12 – September 26 — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026

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Getting there

46.13587, -115.62198 · 46°8'9.1"N 115°37'19.1"W

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Typical weather

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

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	40	44	54	63	72	79	92	92	79	61	46	38
Low °F	29	30	34	38	44	50	55	54	48	40	33	29
Precip in	4.9	3.9	4.6	4.2	3.3	2.8	0.6	0.9	1.5	3.6	5.0	4.3

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 1.4 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 Wild Goose Campground

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

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Wild Goose Campground also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Wild Goose Campground's operator.

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

$14.00 per night. For each site, a maximum of 8 people allowed and 2 vehicles.

Restrictions:

No stock is allowed in the campground. Trailers larger than 23' cannot be accommodated.

USDA Forest Service's own page

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

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