North Fork Campground

About

North Fork Campground sits in the dramatic North Fork of the Owyhee River Canyon in remote southwestern Idaho. This small BLM campground serves as a gateway to the North Fork Owyhee Wilderness Area, which was designated in March 2009 and encompasses over 43,000 acres of protected lands. The canyon features steep vertical walls ranging from 200 to 500 feet deep, transitioning from rhyolite monoliths and pinnacle formations to sheer basalt cliffs. The campground is classified as semi-developed, offering basic amenities including vault toilets, picnic tables at each site, and fire grates. There is no potable water available, so campers must bring an adequate supply. The 14-day stay limit applies. The remote location along the Owyhee Uplands Backcountry Byway means high-clearance vehicles are recommended, particularly during wet conditions. The surrounding area provides opportunities for wildlife viewing, photography, hiking into the wilderness, and exploring the river canyon. The shoreline is lined with groves of mature and old-growth juniper woodlands, creating a distinctive high-desert landscape.

Directions

About 27 miles southeast of Jordan Valley, Oregon, along the Owyhee Uplands Backcountry Byway (Juniper Mountain Road/Mud Flat Road) where the road crosses the North Fork of the Owyhee River.