Knife Edge Campground and River Access
Located along the breathtaking Wild and Scenic Lochsa River, about fifteen minutes east of Lowell, ID, families, campers, anglers, kayakers, floaters and boaters may enjoy this five unit, two acre, free-use campground and Lochsa river/boat access site. Picnic tables, fire rings, a changing room, and a single vault restroom is also provided. The Campground will accomodate 40-ft. RV's.
More like this: first-come in Idaho · free in Idaho · tent only in Idaho
Amenities & rules
| Equipment | Tents |
| Fees | No Fee. |
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Status | Open |
| Season | The campground is open year-round, but might not be accessible because of snow |
| Forest | Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests |
| Fees | No Fee. |
| Rules | 8 people per campsite. No stock allowed. |
Weather by month
Getting there
| Coordinates | 46.2296° N, 115.4751° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- PrescribedRx Sad/Horse/Island Piles - Mcrd
14 mi from the campground
- PrescribedRx Crane Creek Mcs
16 mi from the campground
- PrescribedRx Scotts Grove Piles Mcs
24 mi from the campground
- PrescribedRx Blue Horse Rrrd
30 mi from the campground · 20 acres
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| Outdoor gear | Rae Bros. Sporting Goods ↗ | 37.3 mi |
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Wilderness Edge Campground
Worth a stop
- 3.4 mi
Trails nearby
- 0.9 miVan Camp4.3 mi trail
- 1.2 miDeadman Creek4.4 mi trail
- 1.6 miCoolwater ↗8.5 mi trail
- 2.6 miDeadman Ridge2.2 mi trail
- 2.6 miDeadman Forks1.7 mi trail
- 2.7 miVan Camp S1.1 mi trail
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
Public land it sits in
This campground sits inside Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest.
- inNez Perce-Clearwater National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 4,072,795 acres
- 10.6 miSelway-Bitterroot Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 1,347,644 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Knife Edge Campground and River Access?
No. Knife Edge Campground and River Access is first-come, first-served. Sites are taken on arrival and paid at the fee station.
Source: Forest Service
How much does it cost to camp at Knife Edge Campground and River Access?
Nothing. Knife Edge Campground and River Access is listed as free. No Fee.
Source: Forest Service
Is Knife Edge Campground and River Access open right now?
Open as of Oct 26, 2026. Season The campground is open year-round, but might not be accessible because of snow.
Source: Forest Service status
How many sites does Knife Edge Campground and River Access have?
5 sites.
Source: Forest Service
Can I bring an RV to Knife Edge Campground and River Access?
Knife Edge Campground and River Access is listed for tents only.
Source: Forest Service
What if Knife Edge Campground and River Access is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Glade Creek Campground (2.6 mi), Apgar Campground (3.1 mi, first-come), and Wild Goose Campground (9.6 mi, first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby