Mcfarland Campground
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.
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Site mix
| parking | 9 |
| Standard, no hookups | 7 |
| Group sites | 2 |
Site guide
18 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Type |
|---|---|
| Site #1 | Standard |
| Site #2 | Standard |
| Site #3 | Standard |
| Site #4 | Standard |
| Site #5 | Group |
| Site #6 | Standard |
| Site #7 | Group |
| Site #8 | Standard |
| Site #9 | Standard |
| Site #1 Extra Vehicle | Parking |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site.
Amenities & rules
| 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. |
| Stay limit | 14 Days |
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.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Weather by month
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.
| Nearest town | Salmon, Idaho |
| Coordinates | 44.8024° N, 113.5667° W · Directions ↗ |
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 26.9 mi |
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Explore
Video
McFarland Park Campground Tour & Review
Trails nearby
- 4.3 miMill-Hayden Loop Wt ↗9.1 mi trail · snowmobile, snowshoe, ski
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
Public land it sits in
This campground sits inside Salmon-Challis National Forest.
- inSalmon-Challis National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 4,396,382 acres
- 12.2 miBeaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 3,614,456 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
Other campgrounds nearby
Cabin and lookout rentals nearby
On the National Register nearby
- Lemhi Boarding School Girls DormitoryBuilding · Lemhi · 5.2 mi
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.
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.
Nearby
- Lemhi River
- Beaverhead Mountains
- Lemhi Mountain Range
- Continental Divide National Scenic Trail
- Tarpon's Roost Shelter
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Mcfarland Campground?
Sites at Mcfarland Campground are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
How much does it cost to camp at Mcfarland Campground?
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.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Mcfarland Campground have?
18 sites, including 9 parking, 7 standard sites without power, and 2 group sites.
Source: Recreation.gov
How long can I stay at Mcfarland Campground?
14 Days
Source: Recreation.gov
Is there cell service at Mcfarland Campground?
FCC coverage maps show AT&T 4G LTE and T-Mobile 5G at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
What is there to do at Mcfarland Campground?
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 Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Mcfarland Campground?
Salmon, Idaho. Lemhi River
Source: Getting there
What if Mcfarland Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Agency Creek Campground (10.2 mi, first-come), Bear Valley Horse Camp (10.5 mi, first-come), and Morse Creek Campground (16.2 mi, first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby