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McFarland Campground

via Recreation.gov Salmon, ID, Salmon, Idaho, United States

Overview

Pitches
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About this campsite

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.

Fees: Campsite 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.

Managed by a US federal agency. Data source: ridb.recreation.gov.

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Where you can stay nearby

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  1. Lema's RV Park & Store
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Nearest dump station and water

  1. Service point near Challis
    RV dump station · Challis, IdahoWaste
    43 km from the pick-up area
  2. Water point near Arco
    Water fill station · Arco, Idaho · PaidWater
    132 km from the pick-up area
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