Dent Acres

Dent Acres campground is an excellent location for boaters, fishermen, hunters, hikers, wildlife watching, as well as quiet relaxation.  There is a boat ramp for access to the reservoir, multiple trails for hiking, and thousands of surrounding acres of public lands for the hunter.

Dent Acres features 42 pull through camping sites and one back-in only site.  All of the sites are equipped with water and 50 amp electricity hookups as well as sewage hookups, a fire pit and a covered picnic table.  The campground can accommodate everything from tent camping to large RVs.  The campground offers flush toilets and shower rooms.  Adjacent to the campground is a playground and plenty of open space for activities.  Some other amenities include fish cleaning station, dump station, trails, a 2-lane boat ramp, and a tie-up dock during the main season.  Dent Acres is the perfect place to bring the family for the weekend to camp or to recreate at.

The Sun Shelter is the perfect place to have parties, or just to get together with friends and family.  The shelter has electricity, lighting, water, grills, and a number of picnic tables to accommodate all of your guests (up to 75 people).  The sun shelter is reservable during the summer months.

Nearby Attractions:  Dent Bridge, which spans Dworshak Reservoir, is approximately one mile east of Dent Acres and is the largest cable suspension bridge in the state of Idaho.  Cold Springs trail, which is located on the other side of Dent Bridge, offers 5 miles of shade that meanders through Douglas Fir, Ponderosa Pine, and Western Red Cedar forests.  It ends at Cold Springs Group Camp.  

Please consider the following when planning your trip to Dent Acres Campground:

-Reservations for the Campground:

-Camping fee is $20.00 per night.  Camping fee is $10.00 with the America the Beautiful Senior/Access Pass.

Update to Dent Reservations - As of 2019 all campsites are required to be reserved, and there is no longer the ability to pay cash for your campsite at the campground.  Overnight visitors must either pre-book a reservation online or call the number listed below.  There is also a direct line available at Dent Acres Campground to book your nights on site.  Reservations are accepted up to 6 months in advance.

-Call 1-877-444-6777 or go to recreation.gov  for reservations.

-Dent Acres Campground Fee Booth phone number is 208-476-9029.

-Reservations for Sun Shelter:

-Rental for the Sun Shelter is $40.00 per day (day use only).

Sun Shelter reservations are needed from Memorial Day through Labor Day.  Reservations are accepted up to 12 months in advance. Call 1-877-444-6777 or go to recreation.gov for reservations. Dent Acres Campground Fee Booth phone number is 208-476-9029.

-The boat ramp is usable down to water elevation of 1485 msl.  A finger dock is available during the main season for camper use.  No fee to dock your boat, first-come first-serve.  Life jacket loaner boards are available at the boat ramp.

-Long term parking is available for those wishing to launch a boat and visit the mini camps.

-Pets need to be on a leash and under control.

-Dumpster and “Pack It In-Pack It Out” bags are located at the boat ramp and are available for use on the reservoir. 

-Potable water is located at the bathroom and available for visitors at Dent Acres.

 Notes:

-Hunting is prohibited, fishing is not allowed at the boat ramp.

-Swimming is not allowed at the boat ramp.

-ATV’s use is allowed on the roadways.

-Cell phone service is limited at best.

-AED available at the boat ramp and fee booth.

Contact Us

Dworshak Reservoir Natural Resources
P.O. Box 48
Ahsahka, Idaho 83520

Visitor Center Staff
208-476-1255
24-hour Information
800-321-3198

DworshakRecreation-NaturalResources@usace.army.mil

Big Eddy Marina Information

208-476-5994

Dworshak State Park

208-476-3132