Harper's Bend Recreation Site

This site provides boat access to the Clearwater River in an area known for salmon and steelhead fishing.

Directions: 10 miles west of Orofino, Idaho at mile post 33, Highway 12. 

Driving Directions Map
Clearwater River Map

Weather: Forecast and Conditions

Facilities/Fees:

• Developed site
• No overnight camping or campground
• Day use area
• Boat ramp - concrete
• Restrooms - vault toilet - 1
• Parking area
• Open year-round
• No Fees 
• Pack it in - pack it out
• Dogs must be on a leash (6 feet or less)
• First come, first served - no reservations
• Permits are required for commercial use, competitive use, 
  special area use and organized group activity and event use

BOATERS - BE AWARE OF A NEW STATE LAW!
The Idaho Invasive Species Law and Boater Registration
Under the new law, any boat that is registered in Idaho or another state, and any non-motorized vessel (canoe, kayak, raft, drift boat, etc.) will be required to purchase and display IISF stickers in order to legally launch and operate in Idaho. Inflatable, non-motorized vessels must be less than 10 feet in length to be exempted from this requirement.