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Mackay Bar Campground

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Open year-round but may not be accessible due to snow. No reservations required; first-come, first-served. No fee.

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

Mackay Bar Campground sits at 2,300 feet elevation on the north bank of the mighty Salmon River, deep within the Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness. This remote, no-fee campground provides three primitive campsites with picnic tables and fire grates. A vault toilet is available. River and stream fishing opportunities are nearby. Reaching this campground requires commitment. From State Highway 14, turn south on Red River-Dixie Road #222 and continue approximately 44 miles past the former Red River Ranger Station, through Dixie, past Dixie Guard Station to the Salmon River. Turn left and continue 0.5 mile to the campground. The access road is very rough with tight switchbacks; low-range 4WD is recommended. No trailers are permitted. Parking is limited. Campers should be aware of rattlesnakes and poison ivy in the area. Be considerate of adjacent private property. No potable water is available; bring your own or treat water from nearby sources.

Directions

From State Highway 14, turn south on Red River-Dixie Road #222 and continue past the former Red River Ranger Station, through Dixie Town, past the Dixie Guard Station to the Salmon River (approximately 44 miles south of the Red River Ranger Station). Turn left and continue approximately 0.5 mile to the campground. Low-range 4WD recommended; no trailers.

Nearby Campgrounds

Halfway House Campground 7.8mi Dixie Meadow Campground 8.3mi Sams Creek Campground 9.5mi Warren Ranger House 13mi WARREN BUNKHOUSE 13mi Mallard Creek Campground 15mi Shiefer Campground 16mi Orogrande Summit Campground 18mi HALLS GULCH DISPERSED 15mi

Amenities

Water No
Fires Allowed Yes
Toilets Yes
Dump Station No
Wifi No
Pets Allowed —
Showers No
Electric Hookups —
Water Hookups —
Sewer Hookups —
Camp Store No
Price $0

Vehicle

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

Cell Service

AT&T None
Verizon None
T-Mobile None

Useful Links

USFS Mackay Bar Campground
Nez Perce-Clearwater NF Alerts

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