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The group site is currently closed and opens May 12 for the 2026 season, operating through September 30. Individual campsites are open year-round as snow conditions allow. Reservations for the group site are available through Recreation.gov. No cell phone service is available; the nearest reception is 30 miles away in Kooskia.

Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests

Northern Region Camping & Target Restrictions, Pallet Prohibition

This order defines the maximum length of occupation at a single location or cumulatively at any number of locations within a calendar year, within the states of Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Idaho

Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests

Weed Free Forage & Mulch Products Order for the Northern Region

It is illegal to possess, store or transport straw, hay, grain, seed or other forage or mulch products on Forest Service lands without documentation that the product is certified as “weed free” by a state certification process that meets or exceeds the North American Weed Free Forage standards.

Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests

Northern and Intermountain Regions Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness

This order implements visitor use requirements for activities within the Restricted Area and on the Restricted Trails, as required by the Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness Area Management Plan (November 2003).

About

Johnson Bar Group Site sits in a scenic open field along the Selway Wild and Scenic River Corridor in north-central Idaho. The campground features a reservable group site that can accommodate up to 100 people, along with seven individual campsites available on a first-come, first-served basis. Facilities include vault toilets, drinking water from a hand pump, picnic tables, a campfire circle, and two smaller fire rings. RV and trailer pads are available, and some areas are wheelchair accessible. The Selway River is renowned for destination fly fishing, offering catch-and-release opportunities for cutthroat and rainbow trout. Spring whitewater rafting is a popular activity, and the campground provides direct beach and boating access. The surrounding Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness offers numerous hiking and biking trails accessible from Selway River Road. The campground is located 4.5 miles east of Lowell on Forest Road 223, in an extremely remote area with no cell service for approximately 30 miles. The historic Fenn Ranger Station and scenic Selway Falls are nearby attractions.

Directions

From Kooskia, go east 22 miles on US 12 and south nearly 4 miles on Forest Road 223. Alternatively, the site is located 4.5 miles east of Lowell, ID on Forest Road 223 (Selway River Road), between the paved road and the river.

Amenities

Water Yes
Fires Allowed Yes
Toilets Yes
Dump Station
Wifi No
Pets Allowed
Showers No
Electric Hookups
Water Hookups
Sewer Hookups
Camp Store No
Price $40

Vehicle

Max RV Length
Max Trailer Length
Big Rig Friendly
Pull Through Sites No

Contact

Phone +1 (208) 926-4258

Cell Service

AT&T None
Verizon None
T-Mobile None

Availability

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