Dworshak State Park, State park on Dworshak Reservoir in Clearwater County, United States
Dworshak State Park is a recreation area featuring campgrounds and lodge facilities along the western shore of Dworshak Reservoir. The grounds include marked camping sections, group accommodations, and waterfront structures designed for visitors seeking outdoor access to the lake.
Dworshak State Park opened in 1989, created by the Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation after the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers dammed the North Fork Clearwater River to build Dworshak Dam. The resulting reservoir flooded the river valley, and the park's 850 acres on the western shore were set aside for public boating, fishing and camping access.
The park's three units carry names tied to the reservoir's flooded landscape: Freeman Creek, Three Meadows Group Camp and Big Eddy Lodge and Marina. Kokanee, bass, black crappie and trout draw anglers, while osprey and bald eagles nest around the water. Deer are commonly seen in the campground areas.
The park offers camping options ranging from basic sites to lodges equipped for group stays, with boat access and fish cleaning facilities available. Plan your visit during warmer months when facilities are most accessible, though the site remains open throughout the year for those seeking quieter conditions.
Dworshak State Park sits at 555 metres (1,821 ft) above sea level, not 488 metres. The reservoir's surroundings reach 771 metres within about 1.1 km, and the nearest town, Orofino, lies 12.6 km to the southwest. The park's climate is classified as warm-summer Mediterranean, with November the wettest month at 82 mm and August the driest at 17.3 mm.
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