Wilderness Gateway Boat Ramp
Wilderness Gateway Boat Ramp
Wilderness Gateway Boat Ramp at milepost 122. 5 on Highway 12 provides direct access to the Wild and Scenic Lochsa River at an elevation of 2,069 feet, serving as a popular put-in point for whitewater rafting on this world-famous continuous whitewater section.
The access area includes bathrooms and is adjacent to Wilderness Gateway Campground, which offers reserved and first-come, first-served campsites with amenities including flush toilets, picnic tables, and fire rings.
No permit is required to float the river, though technical expertise is essential due to challenging Class III-V rapids immediately downstream.
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