McFarland Campground
Campground · Idaho · 18 bookable sites ·
Managed by the Bureau of Land Management
Salmon Field Office (Bureau of Land Management ID) · Open Access
- 18
- Bookable sites
- 5,377 ft
- Elevation
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.
The facts
- 18 bookable sites
Site types
- 9 Parking
- 7 Standard Nonelectric
- 2 Group Standard Nonelectric
18 campsites at McFarland Campground
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Site #1 | — | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| Site #1 Extra Vehicle | — | Parking | — | — | — | — | |
| Site #2 | — | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| Site #2 Extra Vehicle | — | Parking | — | — | — | — | |
| Site #3 | — | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| Site #3 Extra Vehicle | — | Parking | — | — | — | — | |
| Site #4 | — | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| Site #4 Extra Vehicle | — | Parking | — | — | — | — | |
| Site #5 | — | Group Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| Site #5 Extra Vehicle | — | Parking | — | — | — | — | |
| Site #6 | — | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| Site #6 Extra Vehicle | — | Parking | — | — | — | — | |
| Site #7 | — | Group Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| Site #7 Extra Vehicle | — | Parking | — | — | — | — | |
| Site #8 | — | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| Site #8 Extra Vehicle | — | Parking | — | — | — | — | |
| Site #9 | — | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| Site #9 Extra Vehicle | — | Parking | — | — | — | — |
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.
44.80242, -113.56667 · 44°48'8.7"N 113°34'0.0"W
Typical weather
Typically 83°F in Jul, down to 29°F in Dec.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 30 | 34 | 43 | 52 | 62 | 71 | 83 | 81 | 71 | 55 | 40 | 29 |
| Low °F | 5 | 8 | 19 | 25 | 32 | 38 | 41 | 40 | 34 | 25 | 16 | 6 |
| Precip in | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 13 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Fees and stay limits
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.
From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.
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Common questions about McFarland Campground
- Can you reserve a site at McFarland Campground?
- Yes, McFarland Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does McFarland Campground have?
- 18 sites.
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Contact
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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