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Campsites
There are 31 camping sites at Laird Park. Each site has a table and fire pit. The sites are spaced out a bit to give campers some privacy when compared to most parks.
Water
"There is pressurized water available, however it was down for repair while we were there. It should be available by now." I posted this comment about the water in 2010 and at the time of our visit in June of 2017 it was not operational. I don't know if it was ever fixed. Don't count on water here.
Restroom
Yes, several vault style outhouses throughout the campground. They were clean and stocked with toilet paper at the time of our visit.
Electricity
No.
Firewood
I would plan on gathering your own firewood or bringing some with you.
Pets
No saddle pack or draft animals. Pets are welcome on a leash. They may not be at the swimming area, however there is a separate swim park for the dogs.
Picnic Area
There is a very nice picnic area with a small playground, tables, swimming, and extra parking. And a second picnic area up in the campground also.
Handicap Access
Yes the outhouses are handicap accessible.
RV Dump Site
No RV dumping site.
Host On-Site
Host on site.
Phone Service
There is no public telephone and no cell phone reception or at least none on our AT&T phones. We were able to get service only a few miles from the park.
Garbage Services
No.
Fishing
There is no fishing in the campground but brook trout can be caught above and below the campground in the Palouse River. There was a family catching crayfish in the creek below the dam. They were enjoying themselves a great deal.
Boating
No boating facilities at the campground.
Swimming
Yes, there is a swimming area at the campground on the Palouse River in an area that has been dammed to provide the swimming hole. There are no dogs allowed in this swimming area although there is a designated swimming area for dogs.
Hiking
There are a few paths in the campground and a longer one across the dam. If you want some real hiking check out the trailheads at Giant White Pine Campground.
Recreation
Camping, swimming, sunbathing and walking a path on the other side of the dam seemed to be the main receaational activities.
Wildlife
This is a good area for birdwatching. Whitetail dear and birds of prey, along with ground squirrels can be seen. I haven't heard of any bear troubles in the campground but bear do live in these woods.
Fee Schedule
$12 per night for 2017.
Reservations
No reservations available.
Fees & Res.
No reservations available. $12 per night for 2017.
Laird Park Campground
π Potlatch/Dworshak Areas
π 46.943768,-116.645873
β° 2,738 ft
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Laird Park Campground in the Clearwater National Forest is ideal for that long weekend getaway with the family. There is something for everyone. Although fishing at the campground itself is limited, the Palouse River and several streams are nearby. There is a nice swimming hole, trails, and Rover even has his own swim park! There is plenty of parking for additional cars. Paved roads and parking spaces welcome you into this heavily forested campground.
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Fees & Reservations
Getting There
Laird Park Campground is located 3.3 miles north of Harvard, Idaho on Highway 6, then turn onto the Palouse River Rd and drive another 1.5 miles to the campground.
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This information is accurate as of the date of the review.