Clearwater Crossing RV Park

09/24/2026

Remembering Paul Pippenger.

Clearwater Crossing RV Park joins our community in mourning the passing of Paul Pippenger on September 19.

Paul spent his life seeing possibilities for Orofino and working to make them a reality. Together with his son Brett, Paul developed Clearwater Crossing RV Park as part of a larger vision to improve the entrance to the community he loved and create a welcoming place for those coming to experience the Clearwater Valley.

That project was also characteristic of the way Paul lived his life: family and work were rarely far apart. His businesses were a way to provide for the people he loved, share what he had built with them, and leave something lasting for the generations that followed.

Clearwater Crossing is proud to be part of that legacy.

We invite you to read the full story of Paul’s life, family, and decades of service to Orofino in his obituary published by the Clearwater Tribune:

https://www.clearwatertribune.com/obituaries/paul-lee-wayne-pippenger-83-orofino/article_3a09bd34-8044-4efc-9825-d8a6d3b99730.html

A Celebration of Paul’s Life will be held Monday, September 28, at 2 p.m. at the Best Western Lodge at River’s Edge.

Rest in peace, Paul.

07/16/2025

Clearwater Crossing RV Park – Orofino, Idaho
The Perfect Basecamp for Adventure!

Stay where comfort meets convenience at Clearwater Crossing RV Park. Located in the heart of Orofino, we offer:

✅ Full Hookups – Water, Sewer, 30/50/150 Amp
✅ Easy Access to Town, Dining, & Outdoor Recreation
✅ Clean Restrooms & Showers
✅ Pet Friendly
✅ Spacious Pull-Through & Back-In Sites

Whether you're here for a night or an extended stay, enjoy peaceful surroundings and a great location close to everything Orofino has to offer.

🔗 Visit ClearwaterCrossingRVPark.com to learn more and plan your stay!

06/05/2025

Great news Anglers!

"It wouldn’t surprise me if we see more harvest this week than any of
the previous weeks of the year. Good luck!" ~Joe DuPont, Clearwater Region Fisheries Manager, Idaho Department of Fish and Game

Find out more here: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/spring-chinook-salmon-fishing-update-632025-rapid-river-run-hells-canyon-and-clearwater

05/27/2025

Amazing news!!! Increase in daily limits for our fishing campers!

The Idaho Fish and Game Commission on May 22 increased the daily and possession limits for Chinook in portions of the Clearwater River basin due to a large percentage of the Clearwater return heading back to Kooskia hatchery on Clear Creek. Changes take effect immediately.

New limits are:

Mainstem Clearwater River upstream of Orofino Bridge, Middle Fork Clearwater, and South Fork Clearwater Rivers

Daily: Four Chinook, only two may be adults
Possession: 12 Chinook, only six may be adults
For full seasons and rules for Chinook salmon fishing, see the salmon fishing webpage: https://idfg.idaho.gov/fish/chinook/rules

05/14/2025

🎣 Spring Chinook Salmon Update – May 13, 2025

Clearwater River: Fishing now open 7 days/week (except North Fork). Limits increased due to higher fish returns.

Rapid River & Hells Canyon: Lower harvest forecasts; limits remain tighter.

Details: idfg.idaho.gov

05/06/2025

Clearwater River Fishing is On Fire — Bring Your Rod & RV!

The spring Chinook salmon run is turning heads this season, and the Clearwater River is the place to be. Idaho Fish & Game just released an exciting update:

"The Clearwater River basin’s projected harvest share (4,035 adult fish) is significantly higher than what we forecasted (1,144 fish) when seasons were set, which is great news."

Whether you're chasing trophy salmon or enjoying riverside relaxation, Clearwater Crossing RV Park puts you right where the action is — just steps from the water and minutes from downtown Orofino.

Spacious sites, full hookups, and river access make this the ideal home base for anglers and adventurers alike.

🎣 View the full IDFG report:
https://smpl.is/a6vw3

Book your site now — the fish are biting and spots are limited!

03/07/2025

Dear Guests,

We are pleased to share the latest fishing insights from the region:

Tip of the Week: Spring steelhead anglers can enhance their success by monitoring river flow gauges provided by the U.S. Geological Survey, which has stations throughout Idaho. Steelhead prefer water with a slight color—neither too clear nor too muddy. Fishing conditions can change rapidly in late winter and early spring, so timing your trips after rivers recede from runoff can be advantageous.

Details found here: https://smpl.is/a3efa

Happy fishing!

Fly fishing

11/07/2024

Good news for our traveling Anglers!

If you’ve been waiting for some of the best news of the year for anglers, hold on to your fishing rods. Idaho’s annual steelhead returns through the month of October are the highest they’ve been in over seven years…and still counting.

10/21/2024

Latest fishing news from Idaho Fish and Game: https://smpl.is/9r9la
"Like stampeding horses, ocean-fresh steelhead are returning to Idaho, and the run peaks in the fall. Steelhead runs have been below-average in recent years, but forecasts and dam counts are showing higher numbers of steelhead coming to Idaho, especially in the Clearwater River. "......
Don't miss your chance to "catch" a great deal and return to stay with us again!

09/26/2024

Fishing news for our Anglers! Advice, news and insider tips for our guests!

Not too many years ago, fall fishing in the Snake, Clearwater and Salmon rivers centered almost exclusively on steelhead.