US Army Corps of Engineers
Near Orofino, Idaho: $22–$30/night, rigs to 45 ft. Open May through September. Book 6 months ahead via Recreation.gov.
US Army Corps of Engineers
Managing authority
Near Orofino, Idaho
How much does camping at Three Meadows (Dworshak Reservoir · USACE) cost, and when is it open?
Three Meadows (Dworshak Reservoir · USACE) near Orofino, Idaho (US Army Corps of Engineers) — camping fee $22–$30/night, season May through September, RV size limit Up to 45 ft. Reservations: 6 months ahead via Recreation.gov — book direct through the official channel.
The numbers
Fee range
$22–$30/night
Season open
May through September
RV size limit
Up to 45 ft
Reservation window
6 months ahead via Recreation.gov
The insider read
Largest USACE reservoir in Idaho. Boat-in only sites on most coves — Three Meadows is one of the few accessible by road. Steelhead fishing September-October the unique-fish reason to visit.
Original analysis from PickRV — synthesised from public sources you can verify, pulling the operational details competitor guides typically skip.
Verify at nww.usace.army.milOn site
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