Can you reserve a site at Johnson Bar Group Site?

Yes, Johnson Bar Group Site is reservable through Recreation.gov.

Johnson Bar Group Site, Idaho — 1 site, fees and cancellation alerts

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.

The facts

Season: May 12 – Individual camping open year round as snow allows; group campsite closed after September 30 — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
1 bookable site
Up to 100 people per site
Loops: AREA JOHNSON BAR GROUP SITE

Site types

1 Group Standard Nonelectric

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1 campsite at Johnson Bar Group Site

Check-in 12:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Max rig	People
001	AREA JOHNSON BAR GROUP SITE	Group Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	100

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.

46.10361, -115.55917 · 46°6'13.0"N 115°33'33.0"W

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Typical weather

Typically 90°F in Jul, down to 36°F in Dec.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	37	43	52	62	72	78	90	90	78	61	45	36
Low °F	26	28	31	36	42	48	53	52	45	38	31	27
Precip in	4.9	3.7	4.3	4.0	3.6	3.7	0.9	0.9	1.6	3.1	5.2	4.7

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 1.3 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Johnson Bar Group Site

Can you reserve a site at Johnson Bar Group Site?: Yes, Johnson Bar Group Site is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Johnson Bar Group Site have?: 1 site.

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Johnson Bar Group Site also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Johnson Bar Group Site's operator.

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

The campground units are $8.00 per night and the group site is $40.00 per night.

USDA Forest Service's own page

Contact

Phone 208-926-4258
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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

Johnson Bar Group Site