Powell Campground
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Powell
What's on-site at Powell
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 Powell, with reservations status.
| Campground | Reservations | Toilets | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Lake | ✗ | ✓ | → |
| Upper Lake Campground | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Elk Lake Dispersed Camping And Picnic Area | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Cliff Point Campground | ✓ | ✗ | → |
| Cliff Point | ✗ | ✓ | → |
| Hilltop | ✗ | ✓ | → |
Nearby streamflow
USGS streamgauges within reach of Powell -- pulled live from the National Water Information System.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Red Rock Cr Ab Lakes Nr Lakeview Mt | 25 cfs | → |
| Henrys Fork Blw Coffee Pot Rapids Nr Macks Inn Id | 372 cfs | → |
| Henrys Fork Nr Lake Id | 175 cfs | → |
| Henrys Fork Nr Island Park Id | 1,240 cfs | → |
| Madison River At Kirby Ranch Nr Cameron Mt | 875 cfs | → |
| Big Springs At Big Springs Id | 128 cfs | → |
Nearby snow depths
NRCS SNOTEL stations within reach of Powell -- relevant when planning a shoulder-season or alpine trip.
| SNOTEL station | Snowpack | 24h Snowfall | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crandon | 2.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Antigo | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Argonne-1.5 Nw | 8.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Rhinelander 4ne | 10.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Rhinelander Wjfw Tv-12 | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Rhinelander | 0.0 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
- Peters Marsh Wildlife Area
- Bog Brook Wildlife Area
- Little Rice Wildlife Area
- Ackley Wildlife Area
- Bitzke Birdwalk And Waterfowl Refuge
- Almon Park Trail
Boat launches
- Henrys Lake - Frome Park
- Staley Springs
- Henry's Lake - Boat Access
- Wild Rose
- Henrys Lake State Park
- Lakeshore Lodge
Fishing spots
- Aldous Lake
- Blair Lake
- Henry's Lake
- Last Chance Fisherman Access
- Blue Danube Lake
- Blue Paradise Lake
Points of interest
- Bear Creek Inn
- Camas Meadows Battle Site
- Meadow Creek Lodge
- Big Springs Bridge Wildlife Viewing Site
- Civil Defense Caves
Paddle runs
- 1/2 Below Landon Camp, Sec. 32, T12s, R1w To Up River 3/4 Mi, Sec. 31, T12s, R1w
- 1/4 Mi West Landon Camp, Sec. 31, T12s, R1w To Fossil Creek, Sec. 27, T12s, R2w
- Shakelford Homestead, Sec. 26, T12s, R1w To 1/2 Mi Below Landon Camp, Sec. 32, T12s, R1w
- Fossil Ck & Wf Madison, Sec. 27, T12s, R2w To Miner Creek, Sec. 30 T12s, R2w
- Bear Creek
- Elk Rv & Wf Madison Rv, Sec. 17, T12s, R1e To Dirty Creek, Sec. 11, T11s, R1w
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 Powell as a favorite, set a custom threshold (precipitation, snowpack, freezing temperatures), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Powell
Can I make reservations at Powell?
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 Powell?
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 Powell.
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