Dworshak State Park

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Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation

Dworshak State Park
Lenore, ID 83541

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Overview

What does our incredible park have to offer?

We have 850 acres that are a beautiful mix of pine, fir, cedar, meadows and waterfront with plenty of activities to whet any recreational lover's appetite.

Wet a line after launching your boat at our park or from our shore and try your luck at our reservoirs awesome fishing you can clean your catch at our provided fish cleaning station.

Hike over 12 miles of trails; release some arrows from your bow on either our 3/4 mile archery course or adjacent archery range.

Attend a cultural event at our attractive amphitheater; enjoy a nice barbeque in our parks sun shelter or in front of one of our 4 cabins or 105 campsites.

Rent our Three Meadows Group Facility and have a little slice of the backcountry all to yourself with full commercial lodge and 9 cabins.

Rent our Big Eddy Lodge facility and indulge yourself with a reunion, wedding, or other function on this former waterfront restaurant and lounge facility.

What nearby ATTRACTIONS are there?

Dworshak Dam Visitors Center: Inquire about a tour of the tallest straight axis concrete gravity dam in North America just a 5 minute drive from our Big Eddy Lodge or 40 minute drive from our campground.

Also inquire about additional hiking trails around the reservoir as well as 105 boat or hike-in only roadless campsites that are spread all the way up this 54 mile reservoir.

Please call (208) 476-1255 or visit the U.S. Army Corps of Engineer Website at www.nww.usace.army.mil for further information.
Dworshak National Fish Hatchery: Located at the confluence of the Main Clearwater and N. Fork Clearwater Rivers, this federal hatchery is one of the largest producers of hatchery born ocean run steelhead and Chinook salmon in the country.

Only 10 minutes from our Big Eddy facility and 45 minutes from our campground. Also find out the latest information on fishing regulations and where to try your luck at catching these fish. Go to http://www.fws.gov/dworshak/ for further information.
Clearwater Fish Hatchery: Located right across the N. Fork from the National Fish Hatchery in Ahsahka, this Idaho Fish and Game ran hatchery mirrors the work that the national fish hatchery does. Visit http://www.fishandgame.idaho.gov/ for further information.
Clearwater National Forest Headquarters in Orofino offers up all your answers for a vast array of recreational opportunities in the surrounding 1.8 million acres of federal public lands. Go to http://www.fs.fed.us/r1/clearwater/ for further information.
Elk Creek Falls Recreation Area: Located approximately 1.5 hours by car, this backcountry waterfall display and hiking trails are worth a daytime excursion to visit. Visit http://www.elkriverlodge.net/ for further information.
Need additional information on the local area? Visit the Orofino Chamber of Commerce or http://www.orofino.com for other interesting places to visit.

What local EVENTS are there outside of our park?

Clearwater County Fair and LumberJack Days - Orofino, Idaho 3rd weekend every September. Visit http://www.visitidaho.org/thingstodo/fairs-festivals/clearwater-county-fair.aspx or http://www.clearwatercounty.org/?HomePage for further information.
Orofino All American 4th of July Celebration. Visit http://www.clearwatertribune.com/4th%20of%20July.htm
Free Fishing Day 2nd Saturday every June. Visit http://www.fishandgame.idaho.gov/.

Additional Information

A $7.00 Motor Vehicle Entrance Fee (MVEF) is required for every vehicle entering Idaho State Parks (including visitors to campers).
All campsite and facility use fees accommodate one (1) vehicle MVEF per night stayed. Any additional MVEF and per person charges will be collected at the park.
MVEF may be paid for at the daily rate or by purchasing a State Park Passport or an Annual Motor Vehicle Entrance Fee sticker.
Visitors and park day users may be required to park outside the campground.
All yurts, cabins and group facilities that are ADA accessible do not require proof of disability upon arrival.
Camping is allowed in designated areas only.
All boats, trailers, or other motorized vehicles must fit entirely within the campsite parking spur provided. Any equipment that does not fit entirely within the sites designated parking area must be parked outside the campground in an area designated by the park manager.
RV's are not permitted when staying in facilities (yurts, cabins, cottages or houses).
Campfires are allowed in designated areas only!
All pets must be kept on a leash and not be left unattended. Pets are not allowed on beaches except for designated areas (not all parks have designated areas); Campers are responsible to clean up after their pet. Not all facilities allow pets.
Quiet hours are enforced from 10:00 pm to 7:00 am.
Fireworks are prohibited in all parks at all times. No Exceptions!