Army Corps of Engineers · Dworshak Reservoir · Ahsahka, ID

Dam View Camping Area

Dam View Camping Area is a primitive six site campground near Dworshak Reservoir. Managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers the three upper sites have grassy areas with gravel parking primarily for tenting and smaller campers ( less than 26 feet). The three lower sites are paved and primarily for larger ( greater than 26 feet, Less than 35 feet) RVs. One CXT bathroom and two water sources are available for campers only. 1.4 miles down Viewpoint Rd is Big Eddy Recreation Area and Boat Ramp. 0.8 miles down A Road is Dworshak Visitor Center.

Reservable · Recreation.gov6 sitesFrom $15 per night25 ft maxPets okFires okTents only

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Dam View Camping Area
Photo from the area. Dsdugan (CC0), via Wikimedia Commons
3fires
active
Rx Rescue Jensen Nfrd (prescribed burn) · 32 mi away · 44 acres
2 more within 50 miles
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Site mix

Tent-only3
RV, no hookups3
Most sites here open on Recreation.gov six months ahead, at 10 a.m. Eastern. Sold out is not final: cancellations come back into the pool, most of them two to three days out. How to catch one

Amenities & rules

Max vehicle length25 ft
EquipmentTents
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed, subject to restrictions
Fees$15.00/night. Pay via QR code posted at Campground.

Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Dam View Camping Area30°40°50°60°70°80°January: 3.12 inches of precipitation, 6.3 inches of snowFebruary: 2.57 inches of precipitation, 1.7 inches of snowMarch: 2.69 inches of precipitation, 0.7 inches of snowApril: 2.64 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowMay: 2.38 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowJune: 1.91 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowJuly: 0.73 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowAugust: 0.68 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowSeptember: 0.87 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowOctober: 2.10 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowNovember: 3.23 inches of precipitation, 0.7 inches of snowDecember: 3.18 inches of precipitation, 8.1 inches of snowJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 33.8°F averageFebruary: 37.5°F averageMarch: 43.7°F averageApril: 50.3°F averageMay: 58.2°F averageJune: 64.3°F averageJuly: 72.2°F averageAugust: 72.0°F averageSeptember: 63.7°F averageOctober: 51.0°F averageNovember: 40.0°F averageDecember: 33.3°F average0 in2 in4 in6 in8 in10 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Dworshak Fish Hatchery, 1 mile from the recreation area point at 995 feet, station USC00102845 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 26 inches a year. The dotted line is average snowfall, about 18 inches a year on the same inches scale.

Getting there

From HWY 12. Cross the bridge at Orofino and turn left onto Hwy 7. Travel 4.5 miles to Viewpoint Rd and turn right. Continue on Viewpoint Rd for 2.2 miles. Dam View Camping Area is on the right.

Nearest townAhsahka, Idaho
AreaRecreation.gov lists no exact point for this campground. The recreation area is at 46.51° N, 116.30° W. Call the office before you drive.

Fire nearby

  • Prescribed
    Rx Rescue Jensen Nfrd

    32 mi from the campground · 44 acres

  • Prescribed
    Rx Stray Creek Lcrd

    33 mi from the campground · 150 acres

  • Prescribed
    Rx Barnyard Units Nfrd

    36 mi from the campground · 41 acres

Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.

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Nearby

Dworshak Dam Visitor Center Big Eddy Recreation Area

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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Dam View Camping Area?

Sites at Dam View Camping Area are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

How much does it cost to camp at Dam View Camping Area?

$15.00/night. Pay via QR code posted at Campground.

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Dam View Camping Area?

Check-in 02:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.

Source: Recreation.gov

How many sites does Dam View Camping Area have?

6 sites, including 3 tent-only sites and 3 RV sites without hookups.

Source: Recreation.gov

Will my RV fit at Dam View Camping Area?

The longest site here provides 25 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.

Source: Will my RV fit

Are pets allowed at Dam View Camping Area?

Yes, pets are allowed at Dam View Camping Area. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Dam View Camping Area?

Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. As of 2026-10-16, there are 3 active fires within 50 miles, so check current restrictions before you light one.

Source: Fire nearby

What is the nearest town to Dam View Camping Area?

Ahsahka, Idaho. Dworshak Dam Visitor Center Big Eddy Recreation Area

Source: Getting there