Dent Acres
Dworshak Reservoir — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: OROFINO, ID, ID
Price: From $25 per night
Price range: $25–$150 per night
Rating: 4.3 out of 5 (214 reviews)
Season: May through October
Located in northern Idaho’s beautiful Clearwater Valley, Dent acres Campground on Dworshak Lake is surrounded by forests and abundant wildlife. Dworshak Lake is 54 miles long, hosts kokanee salmon, rainbow trout and small mouth bass fishing. It has excellent boating, water skiing and hunting opportunities.For facility specific information, please call (208) 476-1255.Dent Acres features 49 pull through camping sites and one back-in only site.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): weak signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Flush Toilets, Showers, Electric Hookups, Camp Host, Fishing, Boat Launch
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/dent-acres to be notified when sites open up.
Dent Acres offers excellent boating, fishing, and water sports on the 54-mile Dworshak Lake with abundant wildlife viewing opportunities. Campers consistently praise it as a clean, quiet location with well-maintained facilities and friendly staff.
Wildlife alert: Moose, white-tailed deer, great horned owls, and northern rubber boas are documented in the area
Insider tips for Dent Acres: Book early — this is a popular federal campground with limited availability Each site has a fire pit and covered picnic table Drive to the boat ramp for reservoir access rather than launching from camp Camp Host on-site for assistance
Skip Dent Acres if: You need RV hookups — no hookups at most sites; only suitable for self-contained RVs. You visit outside May-October — campground is seasonal. You require modern bathroom facilities — recent reviews note bathrooms need updating.
Best time to visit Dent Acres: May-October — Official operating season; summer months ideal for boating, fishing, and water sports.
Nearby campgrounds: Dam View Camping Area (Ahsahka, ID), Pink House Day Use Pavilions (Orofino, ID), Elk Creek Campground (Clearwater Nf) (POTLATCH, ID), Bald Mountain Lookout (Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests, Id) (POTLATCH, ID).
Cell Phone Coverage at Dent Acres
Cell signal at Dent Acres (OROFINO, ID): weak overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
Located in northern Idaho’s beautiful Clearwater Valley, Dent acres Campground on Dworshak Lake is surrounded by forests and abundant wildlife. Dworshak Lake is 54 miles long, hosts kokanee salmon, rainbow trout and small mouth bass fishing. It has excellent boating, water skiing and hunting opportunities.For facility specific information, please call (208) 476-1255.Dent Acres features 49 pull through camping sites and one back-in only site.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a popular federal campground with limited availability
Each site has a fire pit and covered picnic table
Drive to the boat ramp for reservoir access rather than launching from camp
Camp Host on-site for assistance
Official operating season; summer months ideal for boating, fishing, and water sports
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
From Hwy 12: Cross the bridge at Orofino and turn left onto Hwy 7. Travel 200 yards and turn right on Dent Bridge Road and travel 19 miles. At the sign for the campground, turn left. Campground is 2 miles ahead.
Campground entrance
Google Maps APICommunity
#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Dworshak Reservoir fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Dworshak Reservoir before arrival — seasonal closures common.
Frequently asked questions
RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakableHow much does Dent Acres cost per night?+
What season is Dent Acres open?+
Does Dent Acres have hookups?+
What is the maximum RV length at Dent Acres?+
How do I make reservations at Dent Acres?+
What is the cell service like at Dent Acres?+
What season is Dent Acres open, and what are check-in times?+
Official resources
●Data sources on this page
CamperWatch never fabricates data. Where data is unavailable, it is not shown.
Nearby Campgrounds
Own a campground nearby?
List free on CamperWatch — we take 5% only on bookings we send. No monthly fee.