USDA Forest Service · Idaho
Wendover Campground
USDA Forest Service · Idaho, United States
- Elevation
- 8,074 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile none · AT&T none · Verizon none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Lake
- Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests
- Address
- ID
- Activities
- <p> 27 tent / RV camping sites. Each site has paved driveways, a picnic table and a fire ring.<br /> Campground host in season.</p> , <p> All sorts of wildlife inhabit the vicinity, such as deer, elk, moose, bear and an abundance of feathered friends. Please be cautious with your food and garbage to avoid bear problems.</p> , <p> Enjoy views of the Wild and Scenic Lochsa River while driving down the Northwest Passage Scenic Byway and All American Road (US Highway 12).</p> , Picnicking
About
Wendover Campground is situated on stretch of land along the Wild and Scenic Lochsa River off the Northwest Passage Scenic Byway and All American Road (US Highway 12) at mile post 158.2. With 27 campsites all positioned within a mature, moss covered pine forest and centered around a small stream, this campground offers a serene spot for camping, picnicking, fishing, hiking, nature viewing and most importantly, relaxing. Hosts are provided when campground is open.
The Campground will accomodate RV's up to 40-ft.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21° | 6° | -17° | 31° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 22° | 7° | -19° | 36° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 32° | 15° | 1° | 45° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 34° | 18° | -2° | 53° | 11 of 11 |
| May | 43° | 25° | 14° | 66° | 11 of 11 |
| June | 58° | 35° | 22° | 77° | 9 of 11 |
| July | 72° | 46° | 28° | 81° | 1 of 11 |
| August | 71° | 45° | 34° | 81° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 60° | 36° | 24° | 74° | 10 of 11 |
| October | 45° | 23° | 9° | 63° | 10 of 10 |
| November | 31° | 13° | -22° | 50° | 10 of 10 |
| December | 19° | 2° | -16° | 34° | 10 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
Nearby campgrounds
- Horse Heaven Cabin · USDA Forest Service · 11 mi · 1 sites
- Corn Creek Campground Complex · USDA Forest Service · 11 mi
- Observation Point Campground · USDA Forest Service · 11 mi
- Magruder Rangers House · USDA Forest Service · 14 mi · 1 sites
- Deep Creek Campground · USDA Forest Service · 15 mi
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