Mcfarland Campground
Open and operating first-come, first-served. Fees are paid on-site or via Recreation.gov Scan & Pay app. No advance reservations available.
Red Flag Warning issued August 9 at 2:35AM MDT until August 9 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Pocatello ID
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 475 AND 476... * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 475 East Salmon River Mountains/Salmon NF and Fire Weather Zone 476 Lemhi and Lost River Range/Challis NF. * WINDS...West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 10 percent. * IMPACTS...Wind reaching these speeds and humidity drier than 15 percent can result in rapid fire spread and extreme wildfire intensity.
Air Quality Alert issued August 7 at 1:30PM MDT by NWS Missoula MT
AQAMSO * WHAT...Air Quality Advisory because of degraded air quality due to wildfire smoke. Air Quality Index is forecast to be Moderate * WHERE...Lemhi County * WHEN...Until 3pm MDT 8/10/2026 * IMPACTS...Air quality is acceptable. However, there may be a risk for some people, particularly those who are unusually sensitive to air pollution.
About
McFarland Campground sits along the Lemhi River in Idaho's Lemhi Valley, a dramatic corridor between the Beaverhead Mountains to the east and the Lemhi Range to the west. The BLM-managed campground offers 9 sites suitable for both tent camping and RVs, positioned where the river creates a lush riparian zone lined with willows in an otherwise arid landscape. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring, with vault toilets and potable water available in the campground. Public river access makes this a popular base for fishing the Lemhi River. The surrounding area provides opportunities for hiking, wildlife viewing, photography, and scenic drives, with roads leading into both mountain ranges. The Continental Divide National Scenic Trail runs along the Beaverhead Mountains to the east, offering day hikes or multi-day backpacking. Bear activity occurs in the area, so proper food storage in approved containers or locked vehicles is required.
Directions
Take Highway 28 east from Salmon, ID for 32 miles. The campground is on the left between the highway and the Lemhi River, approximately 13 miles north of Leadore.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $2 - $15 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| blm_id_salmon_fo@blm.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (208) 756-5400 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
Useful Links
| View on Recreation.gov | |
| BLM - McFarland Campground |
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