Kooskia, Idaho. Population about 600.
From Wilderness Gateway Campground Outfitters Camp 49 miles West on HWY 12 (about 1 hour drive)
Amenities include: grocery store, fuel, hardware, feed and tack, restaurants, bars, coffee shop, lodging, ATM, credit union, meat processing
D&J Meats (Dennis and Tony) 301 Thenon St, Kooskia, ID 83539 (208) 926-0850; (208) 935-8014
Kamiah, Idaho. Population about 1,200.
From Wilderness Gateway Campground Outfitters Camp 56 miles West on HWY 12 (about 1 hour and 10-minute drive)
Amenities include: grocery store, fuel, hardware, feed and tack, restaurants, bars, coffee shops, lodging, ATM, credit union, and Wells Fargo Bank, Its Ye Ye Casino
Amenities between Wilderness Gateway Campground & Kooskia/Kamiah Include:
Ryan Wilderness Inn Cafe
Provides dining, lodging
From Wilderness Gateway Campground Outfitters Camp 25 miles West on HWY 12
(about 30 minute drive) hours of operation may be inconsistent
8883 US-12, Kooskia, ID 83539; (208) 926-4706
Three Rivers Resort
Provides convenience store, lodging, at the confluence of the Lochsa, Selway, and Clearwater Rivers
From Wilderness Gateway Campground Outfitters Camp 26 miles West on HWY 12
(about 35 minute drive)
115 Selway Rd, Kooskia, ID 83539; (208) 926-4430
Other points of interest include:
Whitewater rafting
Fishing
Hiking
Rock Hounding
Fire Lookouts
Missoula, Montana. Population about 73,000.
Home of University of Montana
From Wilderness Gateway Campground Outfitters Camp 95 miles East on HWY 12 (about 2 hour)
Amenities include: extensive selection of chain stores and restaurants, boutique shops and dining, museums and arts, farmers markets, banking, casinos, airport
Missoula County International Airport
5225 U.S. Highway 10 W, Missoula, MT 59808; (406) 728-4381
Amenities between Wilderness Gateway Campground & Missoula Include:
Lochsa Lodge
From Wilderness Gateway Campground Outfitters Camp 39.5 miles East on HWY 12
(about 45 minute drive)
115 Powell Road Powell, Idaho; (208) 942-3405
The Jack Saloon
Provides dining, lodging
From Wilderness Gateway Campground Outfitters Camp 69.4 miles East on HWY 12
(about 1 ½ hour drive)
Other points of interest include:
HOT SPRINGS:
Stanley Hot Springs– trail head is Trail #211 at Wilderness Gateway Campground
natural, undeveloped (moderate to hard 5-6-mile hike with log jam creek ford)
Weir Creek- trail head is 20 miles East on HWY 12, mile marker 142
natural, undeveloped, clothing optional (easy to moderate 1.5-mile hike from parking area)
Jerry Johnson (aka Warm Springs Trail)- trail head is 30 miles East on HWY 12
natural, undeveloped, clothing optional (easy to moderate 1.5-mile hike from parking)
Lolo Hot Springs– 60 miles East on HWY 12
developed indoor and outdoor hot spring pools, fee, on-site bar, restaurant, casino, lodging, camping
38500 W. Highway 12 Lolo, MT 59847
General Information: 877-541-5117; Pool: 406-273-2290; Bar and Restaurant: 406-273-2297
Cabins and RV Rentals: 406-273-2294
Other frequently visited towns and amenities:
Lewiston, ID. Population about 32,000.
Home of Lewis-Clark State College
From Wilderness Gateway Campground Outfitters Camp 122 miles West on HWY 12 (about 2 ½ hour)
Amenities include: chain stores and restaurants, boutique shops and dining, museums and arts, farmers markets, banking, Clearwater River Casino and Lodge, airport
Lewiston–Nez Perce County Airport service for Delta Airlines
406 Burrell Ave, Lewiston, ID 83501; (208) 746-7962
Clarkston, WA. Population about 7,300.
Home of Walla Walla Community College
From Wilderness Gateway Campground Outfitters Camp 124 miles West on HWY 12 (about 2 ½ hour)
Amenities include: chain stores and restaurants, boutique shops and dining, banking
Moscow, ID. Population about 25,300.
Home of University of Idaho.
From Wilderness Gateway Campground Outfitters Camp 134 miles Northwest via HWY 12, to HWY 95 North (about 2 ½-3 hour)
Amenities include: chain stores and restaurants, boutique shops and dining, museums and arts, farmers markets, banking
Pullman, WA. Population about 33,500.
Home of Washington State University
From Wilderness Gateway Campground Outfitters Camp 157 miles Northwest via HWY 12, to 95, to 195 (about 3 hour)
Amenities include: chain stores and restaurants, boutique shops and dining, museums and arts, farmers markets, banking, airport
Pullman–Moscow Regional Airport service for Alaska Airlines
3200 Airport Complex North, Pullman, WA 99163; (509) 338-3223
Oswold Pack Camp 