McKay's Bend Recreation Site

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Overview

McKay’s Bend, which is jointly managed by the BLM and Idaho Fish and Game, is a developed recreation site located along the Clearwater River and Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail. This recreation site offers developed camping for RVs and tents, group facilities, a day use area, showers, flush toilets, and provides river access.

Facilities

• 14 full hookup RV sites with water, electricity 50 AMP service, sewer, picnic tables, and fire rings
• 3 large tent campsites with picnic tables and fire rings
• Showers - 2 (only available to registered campground visitors)
• Day use area with picnic tables and BBQ grills
• Drinking water
• Flush toilets - 2
• Parking area
• NO RV dump station
• Open year-round; first come, first served- no reservations can be made.
• Dogs must be on a leash (6 feet or less)
• Garbage disposal on site. Disposal of any household or industrial refuse or waste brought in from private or municipal property is prohibited and subject to fines.
• Campground fees must be paid within 30 minutes after occupying site.
• Group day use pavilion, exclusive use: $50 per day. To reserve, please call the BLM- Cottonwood Field Office at 208-962-3245.