Weekend availability at Johnson Bar Group Site
Live from Recreation.gov · checked Sep 18, 4:53 AM PTSold out 2 of the next 2 weekends — exactly when cancellation alerts earn their keep.
- Fri, Sep 18Sold out
- Fri, Sep 25Sold out
Friday + Saturday nights, sites bookable both nights. Counts come from a rotating sweep and can lag a cancellation by up to a day — alerts watch your exact dates within minutes.
How booked is Johnson Bar Group Site?
as of September 18Weekends book out well ahead here — 1 of the 1 Saturdays we sampled, as far out as Sep, are already sold out. When a site frees up it's gone again within minutes, so people watch Johnson Bar Group Site and hear the instant one opens for their dates. Even midweek is filling — 1 of the 2 weekdays we checked are gone.
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Availability checked directly against the reservation system, out to 3 months ahead.
Campsites & amenities
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About this campground
Overview Johnson Bar Group Site is situated in a large, open field along the Selway River. The site is perfect for gatherings of up to 100 people, with room for tents and RVs. The site offers access to many recreational activities and sightseeing opportunities.Recreation The Selway River is a destination fly fishing experience for cutthroat and rainbow trout and is also well-known for whitewater rafting. Several trailheads for hiking and biking are accessible from Selway River Road and lead into the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness area. Johnson Bar offers beach and boating access.Facilities The accessible group site can accommodate a maximum of 100 people. It is equipped with a campfire circle, two smaller campfire rings, picnic tables and drinking water. Vault toilets are adjacent to the site, and groups of 25 or more are required to rent 1-3 portable toilets. Individual campsites are located on either side of the group site on a first-come, first served basis.Natural Features In the heart of north central Idaho, rugged peaks, deep canyons, dense forests and remote wilderness comprise the Nez Perce National Forest. Due in large part to dramatic elevational differences, the forest supports a wide variety of vegetation, from cedar groves to desert ecosystems. Johnson Bar is located in the Selway Wild and Scenic River Corridor, an area known for its rugged natural beauty and wildlife. Nearby Attractions An 11-mile sightseeing drive from Lowell to Selway Falls offers visitors opportunities to appreciate the pristine beauty of the Selway Wild and Scenic River and picturesque Selway Falls. Johnson Bar is near the Fenn Ranger Station, which is on the National Register of Historic Places.
Getting there
Johnson Bar Group Site is located 4.5 miles east of Lowell, ID on Forest Road 223 (Selway River Road). The group site is between the paved road and the river.
Activities
- BOATING
- WILDLIFE VIEWING
- HIKING
- FISHING
- CAMPING
- HISTORIC & CULTURAL SITE
Nearby federal campgrounds
- Fenn PondNez Perce-Clearwater National Forests1 mi
- OharaNez Perce-Clearwater National Forests2 mi
- Wild Goose CampgroundNez Perce-Clearwater National Forests4 mi
- Apgar CampgroundNez Perce-Clearwater National Forests8 mi
- Glade Creek CampgroundNez Perce-Clearwater National Forests8 mi
- Walde Lookout CabinNez Perce-Clearwater National Forests10 mi
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