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McKay's Bend Recreation Site
Lapwai, ID
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- Address:Lapwai, ID
About
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 Include: • 14 full hookup RV sites with water, electricity 50 AMP service, sewer, picnic tables, and fire rings • 2 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:. To reserve, please call the BLM- Cottonwood Field Office at 208-962-3245.
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Amenities
Showers
Flush Toilets
Potable Water
Electric Hookups
Sewer Hookups
Accessible
Picnic Tables
Fire Rings
Trash Service
Cell Service
Campground Rules
- Campfires generally permitted — verify current fire restrictions before lighting
Within ~30 miles
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Warren's Ridge
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TrailDifficulty: Easy
Hunt context
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During hunting seasons, wear blaze orange and check regulations — see the Idaho hunting page
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