McFarland Campground in ID -- Campground & RV Camping
McFarland Campground in ID
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30 mi from Salmon
Campground details
Setting
McFarland Campground sits along the Lemhi River in a willow-lined riparian corridor set between the Beaverhead Mountains and the Lemhi Range. The site offers nine shaded campsites suitable for both RVs and tents. On-site amenities include drinking water, vault toilets, picnic tables, and fire rings, though hookups are not available. The campground provides direct public river access for fishing. Area roads lead into the surrounding mountain ranges, with the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail running along the ridge crest to the east.
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.
- Little separation from through roads or other sites here, an 18-site campground with the nearest through road 0.1 miles off.
- Sits on broad, near-level ground.
- Reese Creek runs 0.2 mi off.
- Goat Mountain stands 4,562 ft above the map pin, 6.4 miles east.
Climate averages
October normals 31–57°F, 0.9″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Starlink Radar
Open sky · Terrain & buildings · Tree canopy
Estimated horizon in eight compass directions, using 10 m USGS elevation. Sky clearance 99 of 100.