KOA Journey campgrounds offer the perfect oasis after a day on the road. Whether it’s along the way or a quick getaway, they’ve got you covered. Located near the highways and byways of North America with long Pull-thru RV Sites, they deliver convenience to the traveling camper. Pull in, ease back and take a load off.
KOA Journey campgrounds offer the perfect oasis after a day on the road. Whether it’s along the way or a quick getaway, they’ve got you covered. Located near the highways and byways of North America with long Pull-thru RV Sites, they deliver convenience to the traveling camper. Pull in, ease back and take a load off.
From Lewiston, ID: Take US Hwy 12 East for 65 miles. Destination on left.
From Missoula, MT: Take US Hwy 12 West for approximately 150 miles. Destination on right.
From Grangeville, ID: Take Hwy 13 to Kooskia for approximately 40 miles. Turn left on Hwy 12 heading towards Kamiah. Destination on right in approximately 6 miles.
According to the nimíipuu (Nez Perce) creation story, Iceye'ye (Coyote) killed a large monster along the Clearwater River near present day Kamiah, Idaho, thus creating different tribes in the region, including the nimíipuu. A rock formation in the area is said to represent the heart of the monster described in the legend. It is sacred to the nimíipuu people.
U.S. Highway 12 at mile marker 68
Across HWY 12 from KOA
Kamiah, ID 83536
Weir Creek Hot Springs is located in the beautiful Clearwater National Forest in Idaho. The hot springs are primitive rock walled and gravel bottomed pools. The hot spring is set among a gorgeous landscape of cedars and rock cliffs with spectacular views. Weir Creek is located at mile post 142.1 on Hwy 12, about 75 miles East of the KOA going towards Montana.
The trail entrance is marked with a trail sign and the 1/4 mile hike leads to 2 hot springs.
Dworshak Dam is a concrete gravity dam on the North Fork of the Clearwater River in north central Idaho. In Clearwater County, the dam is located approximately four miles (6 km) northwest of Orofino and creates the Dworshak Reservoir, which is used for recreation, flood control and hydro electricity generation.
At a height of 717 feet (219 m), Dworshak is the third tallest dam in the U.S. and the tallest straight-axis concrete dam in the Western Hemisphere. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers began construction in 1966 and the dam was completed in 1973.
Dworshak Dam is located 31.5 miles west of the Kamiah / Clearwater River KOA.
1842 Viewpoint Rd.
Ahsahka, ID 83520
Kamiah, Idaho, is perfectly positioned near several great ski areas ranging from small, family-focused community hills to larger destination resorts in the Idaho panhandle and central mountains.
Closest Local Ski Areas
Selway Falls is a series of rapids in the Selway River formed where a large landslide partially
dammed the river at one point. Several house sized boulders sit in the river, and the remnants of the slide
result in a drop of about 25 feet over one-sixth of a mile. Because the falls are formed by debris deposited
in the river rather than bedrock, it does not meet the requirements to be classified as a waterfall.
Selway Falls is a dramatic, 25-foot cascading whitewater drop on the Selway River in central Idaho.
Located within the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests, it is renowned for its spectacular spring
runoff and remote wilderness.
Location: About 44 miles southeast of Kooskia, Idaho. The route takes US Highway 12 to Lowell,
then follows Forest Road 223 along the river corridor.
The Falls: Formed by ancient landslide debris and massive house-sized boulders,
it's not a sheer drop but a powerful, high-speed series of rapids.
Whitewater: It serves as a major put-in/take-out for the Wild and Scenic section of the Selway River.
The run above the falls features Class IV rapids and requires highly sought-after permits during the summer.
Floating the Clearwater River in Kooskia and Kamiah, Idaho can be a fantastic outdoor adventure, offering beautiful scenery and opportunities for fishing, swimming, and relaxation. Here's some information about floating this river in those areas:
1. Clearwater River Overview:
Highway 12 (various locations)
Kooskia, Kamiah, ID 83536
The Clearwater region is home to the largest wilderness and primitive areas in the lower 48 states. These areas are accessible only by foot, boat, or horseback and challenge even the most experienced hunters and anglers. Chinook salmon, coho salmon, steelhead, and sturgeon are native to the Clearwater, Snake, and Salmon rivers. The Clearwater River in north-central Idaho is a premier Pacific Northwest fishery, renowned globally for its massive "B-Run" steelhead and exceptional spring and fall Chinook salmon.
Top Targeted Species & Seasons
Kamiah, Idaho is a prime gateway for world-class big game hunting and upland wingshooting. The town sits right next to the massive Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests, offering quick access to some of the country's largest elk herds, dense deer populations, and abundant game bird corridors.
Available Game Species
If you prefer a self-guided hunt, the surrounding public lands offer endless terrain.
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