Bureau of Land Management
McFarland Campground
Bureau of Land Management campground in Salmon Field Office (BLM), Idaho County with 18 sites, Reservations may be available.
Campground Details
- Season
- Reservations may be available
- Rate
- $2-30/night
- Sites
- 18
- Accessible sites
- Not listed
- Max RV length
- Not listed
- Phone
- Not listed
- County
- Idaho
- Parent area
- Salmon Field Office (BLM)
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. 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. Lemhi River Beaverhead Mountains Lemhi Mountain Range Continental Divide National Scenic Trail Tarpon's Roost Shelter 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. This location is unstaffed. To speak with our main office for general information, please call: (208) 756-5400.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.
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Location Notes
- Address
- 1206 S Challis St, Salmon, ID
- 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.
Source Notices
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The campground has first-come, first-served sites.
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Be bear aware; keep all food out of sight in approved containers or locked inside your vehicle and remove all food from area after eating.
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No electric, water, or sewer hookups at this campground.
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Livestock and firearms prohibited in campground.
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Don't Move Firewood: Help protect our forests! Prevent the spread of tree-killing pests by obtaining firewood at or near your destination and burning it on-site. Moving firewood is illegal in some states. Visit dontmovefirewood.org to learn more.