Dent Acres Recreation Site

📌 Potlatch/Dworshak Areas 📍 46.627222,-116.220933 ⛰ 1,791 ft

Dent Acres Recreation Site is gentleman's camping at its best along Dworshak Reservoir. Paved roads and parking spaces, groomed grounds and sites, and wild roses throughout add to the charm of this campground. There is a registration gate at the entrance where you pay upon entering and then you may choose your site. Electricity and waste water dumping are available at each campsite, along with showers in one of the restrooms.

Amenities

Campsites

Each campsite consists of a covered picnic table, fire pit with grill, electricity, water and waste water at each site. If you like privacy I'm not sure this is the campground for you. You will more than likely have a close neighbor who will know what you are having for dinner! However, the facilities are very nice and there is a variety of activities for all ages.

Water

Yes, each campsite has water service available.

Restroom

There are flushing toilets which are cleaned and well maintained, and showers located near the center of the facility.

Electricity

Yes, there is 50 amp service at each campsite.

Pets

Pet rules are strictly enforced. You must keep them on a 6' leash or caged at all times, and you must clean up after them.

Picnic Area

There is a large picnic shelter which may be reserved near the playground and against Dworshak Reservoir.

Handicap Access

Yes.

RV Dump Site

There is RV dumping station at the entrance and each campsite has a sewage hook up.

Nearest Shower

Orofino

Nearest Laundry

Orofino

Phone Service

There is a pay phone at Dent Acres, but no cell reception.

Garbage Services

Yes, garbage service is available along with garbage bags for your convenience.

Recreation

Fishing

Fishing at Dworshak Reservoir. Bass, crappie, and a variety of trout. There is a fish cleaning station available for your convenience.

Boating

There is a boat ramp, docks and marina at the campground with extra parking. There are life jackets for loan at the marina.

Hiking

You may want to hike the 1.8 miles hike from Dent Acres to Dent Bridge.

Recreation

Water skiing is a favorite activity at Dent Acres. There is a playground for the enjoyment of the children, and various foot trails.

Wildlife

Whitetail deer, birds of prey, ground squirrels and other wildlife may be found in the nearby area.

Fees & Reservations

Fee Schedule

Walk In Season Apr 15 2017 - May 25 2017 STANDARD ELECTRIC $14.00 GROUP STANDARD ELECTRIC N/A GROUP SHELTER ELECTRIC $40.00
Peak Season May 26 2017 - Sep 05 2017 STANDARD ELECTRIC $20.00 GROUP STANDARD ELECTRIC $50.00 GROUP SHELTER ELECTRIC $40.00
Walk In Season Sep 06 2017 - Dec 15 2017 STANDARD ELECTRIC $14.00 GROUP STANDARD ELECTRIC N/A GROUP SHELTER ELECTRIC $40.00
Walk In Season Apr 15 2018 - May 25 2018 STANDARD ELECTRIC $14.00 GROUP STANDARD ELECTRIC N/A GROUP SHELTER ELECTRIC $40.00

Reservations

Campsites may be reserved through recreation.gov.

Fees & Res.

Checkout recreation.gov for the current fee schedule and to reserve a site.

Getting There

From Orofino, Idaho take Wells Bench Rd to Dent Bridge Rd for 19.2 miles, 4 of the miles are steep with horseshoe curves. Google Maps

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