McFarland Campground

BLM Bureau of Land Management · Salmon, ID · Primitive

Conditions

Road Access Not recorded
Season Not recorded
Campfires Not recorded
Boondock Access Not recorded

The managing agency hasn't published road access, season or campfire rules for this campground. The description and directions below often mention it — and it's worth calling the agency before a long drive.

Features

Style Primitive Potable Water Vault Toilet Reservable

Campground Stats

Total Sites18
Group Sites2
Overnight Sites18

Location

44.802423, -113.566668 · 1206 S Challis St , Salmon , ID 83467

Description

Overview

McFarland Campground offer 9 campsites for both RVs and tent camping along the Lemhi River. The Lemhi Valley lies between the Beaverhead Mountains and the Lemhi Range, where the river creates a riparian zone in an otherwise arid region. 

Recreation

McFarland Campground offers many recreation opportunities including public river access for fishing the Lemhi River, and area roads lead into the Beaverhead and Lemhi Ranges. The surrounding area offers a multitude of recreation opportunities including motorized and non-motorized trails, hunting, fishing, and wildlife viewing. The Continental Divide National Scenic Trail can be found along the top of the Beaverhead Mountains to the east of the campground and provides single-day or multi-day hiking opportunities. 

Facilities

McFarland Campground offers 9 campsites for both RV and tent camping. Potable water, vault toilets, picnic tables, fire rings, and ample shade are available. The campsites are adjacent to the Lemhi River and the campground provides public access to thriver for fishing. 

Natural Features

The Lemhi River creates a lush riparian zone lined with willows that runs through the arid Lemhi Valley. The Beaverhead and Lemhi Mountain Ranges rise above the Lemhi River on both sides of the valley creating a stunning backdrop. 

Contact Info

This location is unstaffed. To speak with our main office for general information, please call: (208) 756-5400.

Nearby Attractions

  • Lemhi River
  • Beaverhead Mountains
  • Lemhi Mountain Range
  • Continental Divide National Scenic Trail
  • Tarpon's Roost Shelter

Charges & Cancellations

No changes/cancellations/refunds are allowed as all fees are paid either on-site or through the Recreation.gov Scan & Pay App.

Directions

Take Highway 28 east from Salmon, ID for 32 miles. The campground will be on the left between the highway and the Lemhi River. 

Activities

BIRDING CAMPING FISHING HUNTING PHOTOGRAPHY PICNICKING RECREATIONAL VEHICLES SCENIC DRIVE STAR GAZING WATER ACCESS WILDLIFE VIEWING

Details

FeeCampsite nightly rates are $5/site and $2 per additional vehicle. Limit of one additional vehicle per campsite. Fees may be paid on-site using fee envelopes or with the Recreation.gov Scan & Pay App.
ReservableYes

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