Chinook Bay Campground campground
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Chinook Bay Campground
What's on-site at Chinook Bay Campground
Key facilities Snoflo tracks for this campground. Confirm with the operator before booking -- amenities can change seasonally.
Plan your trip down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max so trends jump out at a glance.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks. Hover any point for the full breakdown.
Other campgrounds in the area
Snoflo-tracked campsites within driving distance of Chinook Bay Campground, with reservations status.
| Campground | Reservations | Toilets | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Many Bedrooms Campsite | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Eye Of The Needle Campsite | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Buzzards Roost Campsite | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Pulman Mine Campsite | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Birthday Beach Campsite | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Confluence Campsite | ✗ | ✗ | → |
Nearby streamflow
USGS streamgauges within reach of Chinook Bay Campground -- pulled live from the National Water Information System.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Snake River Bl Mcduff Rapids At China Gardens | 19,400 cfs | → |
| Snake River Near Anatone | 19,700 cfs | → |
| Imnaha River At Imnaha | 150 cfs | → |
| Salmon River At White Bird Id | 9,930 cfs | → |
| Webb Creek Near Sweetwater Id | -999,999 cfs | → |
| Grande Ronde River At Troy | 753 cfs | → |
Nearby snow depths
NRCS SNOTEL stations within reach of Chinook Bay Campground -- relevant when planning a shoulder-season or alpine trip.
| SNOTEL station | Snowpack | 24h Snowfall | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bench Lakes | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Stanley | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Fox Trail Ridge | 0.5 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Banner Summit | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Banner Summit | 5.7 in | 0.0 in | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest parks, lakes, boat launches, and paddle runs so a camping night can grow into a full weekend.
Parks
- Fields Spring State Park
- Nez Perce National Historic Park-Confluence Overlook
- Winchester Lake State Park
- Vollmer Park
- Chief Looking Glass Park
- Hells Gate State Park
Boat launches
- Dug Bar
- Snake River Road Asotin County
- Heller Bar
- Center Creek Road Idaho County
- Soldiers Meadow Road Nez Perce County
- Pittsburg Landing Road Idaho County
Fishing spots
- Redfish Lake
- Stanley Lake
- Sunbeam Dam
- Yellowbelly Lake
- Perkins Lake
- Alturas Lake And Pettit Lake Areas
Points of interest
Paddle runs
- Outlet Redfish Lake To Confluence With Salmon River
- Western Boundary Line Of Section 34 To Redfish Lake
- Headwaters To Western Boundary Line Of Section 34
- Headwaters (Gold Creek To Stanley)
- Western Boundary Line Of Section 17 To Confluence With Valley Creek
- Sunbeam Run (Stanley To Sunbeam Dam)
Camping essentials & Leave No Trace
- Pack it in, pack it out
- Take all trash, food scraps, and gear back with you to keep campsites clean and protect wildlife.
- Respect wildlife
- Observe animals from a distance, store food securely, and never feed wildlife to maintain natural behavior and safety.
- Know before you go
- Check weather, fire restrictions, trail conditions, and permit requirements to ensure a safe and well-planned trip.
- Minimize campfire impact
- Use established fire rings, keep fires small, fully extinguish them, or opt for a camp stove when fires are restricted.
- Leave what you find
- Preserve natural and cultural features by avoiding removal of plants, rocks, artifacts, or other elements of the environment.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save Chinook Bay Campground as a favorite, set a custom threshold (precipitation, snowpack, freezing temperatures), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Chinook Bay Campground
Can I make reservations at Chinook Bay Campground?
This campground does not appear to accept reservations -- it's typically first-come, first-served. Arrive early on summer weekends.
How fresh is the weather data on this page?
The hourly forecast updates throughout the day from the NOAA / yr.no public feeds. Streamflow data is pulled live from USGS streamgauges and snowpack from the NRCS SNOTEL network.
What's the best time of year to visit?
Use the 15-day temperature & precipitation outlook on this page to plan -- pick a window with comfortable temperatures and low precipitation. For longer trips, the 5-day hourly meteogram shows snow + rain accumulation hour-by-hour.
How do I get to Chinook Bay Campground?
Tap Directions in the hero above to open driving directions in Google Maps, or Open in map to center the Snoflo interactive map on the campground.
Can I get alerts when conditions change?
Yes -- alerts are managed through the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this campground, set a threshold (temperature, snowpack, precipitation), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.
Other campgrounds near here
Snoflo-tracked campgrounds within driving distance of Chinook Bay Campground.