
Campsites & amenities
Site-level details from Recreation.gov's official catalog.
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About this campground
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.
Getting there
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
- SCENIC DRIVE
- RECREATIONAL VEHICLES
- STAR GAZING
- WATER ACCESS
- WILDLIFE VIEWING
Nearby federal campgrounds
- McFarland CampgroundBureau of Land Management0 mi
- Agency Creek CampgroundBureau of Land Management10 mi
- Leadore Ranger DistrictSalmon-Challis National Forest13 mi
- Williams Lake CampgroundSalmon Field Office (BLM)25 mi
- Williams Lake CampgroundBureau of Land Management25 mi
- Williams Lake Day Use AreaSalmon-Challis National Forest25 mi
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