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McFarland Campground

44.8025° N / 113.5670° W · Data Sep 18 2026, checked hourly
18 monitored sites

Sites at this facility

Shown for reference. This facility is first-come, first-served; availability is determined on arrival, not online.
McFarland Campground

Sites shown for reference. This facility is first-come, first-served; availability is determined on arrival.

Reservation method
First-come, first-served

This facility does not offer advance online reservation inventory for Campsite Sniper to monitor, and Campsite Sniper cannot determine real-time physical vacancy. Sites are claimed in person on arrival.

01 · Reservation Method · Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027

18 monitored sites: 18 first-come, first-served.

First-come, first-served — no advance reservations

McFarland Campground operates on a first-come, first-served basis and cannot be reserved in advance (tracked window Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027). Campsite Sniper does not have real-time on-site vacancy information for this facility — visitors claim sites in person on arrival. If Recreation.gov ever lists online inventory here, Campsite Sniper's hourly snapshot will pick it up.

About McFarland 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.

18 monitored sitesFirst-come, first-servedNo hookups

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.

1206 S Challis St, Salmon, ID 83467
BirdingCampingFishingHuntingPhotographyPicnickingRecreational VehiclesScenic DriveStar GazingWater AccessWildlife Viewing

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FAQ

How do I get a reservation at McFarland Campground?

McFarland Campground operates on a first-come, first-served basis and cannot be reserved in advance. Campsite Sniper does not have real-time on-site vacancy information for this facility; visitors claim sites in person on arrival.

Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?

No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.

How current is this availability data?

Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Sep 18, 2026 16:19 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.

First-come, first-served

This facility does not offer advance online reservation inventory for Campsite Sniper to monitor, and Campsite Sniper cannot determine real-time physical vacancy. Sites are claimed in person on arrival. For arrival rules, season dates and current conditions, check the facility's page on Recreation.gov.

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