Harpers Bend Recreation Site

About Harpers Bend Recreation Site

Harpers Bend is a day use area located along the Clearwater River and Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail. This site has a developed boat ramp which offers access to the Clearwater River, an area known for world-renowned salmon and steelhead fishing. This site also has a single vault toilet and limited parking for boat trailers. Please note– the boat ramp is not accessible at low water.Facility Information and Rules: Developed siteDay use areaNo feesNo overnight camping or campgroundBoat ramp - concreteVault toilet - 1Parking areaOpen year-round“Pack it in - pack it out”Dogs must be on a leash (6 feet or less)

How to Get There

10 miles west of Orofino, Idaho at mile post 33.9 on Highway 12

Plan Your Visit to Harpers Bend Recreation Site

Heading to Harpers Bend Recreation Site? A few things to know before you go:

• Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
• Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
• Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
• Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
• Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go

References & Official Resources

• Official Recreation.gov page
• View on OpenStreetMap
• Driving directions (Google Maps)