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Powell Campground

Powell Campground offers 34 campsites with paved loops adjacent to the Wild and Scenic Lochsa River, featuring electrical hookups (15/30/50 amp) in Loop A and tent sites in Loop B, plus potable water, picnic tables, and accessible vault toilets.

Located 60 miles southwest of Missoula, MT on Highway 12, the campground provides direct river access for fishing and swimming, with nearby amenities including the Powell Ranger Station, Lochsa Lodge (restaurant, convenience store, fuel), and trailheads for hiking and backpacking in the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness area.


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