North Fork Campground
Open year-round, first-come first-served. No reservations. 14-day stay limit. Access road conditions vary seasonally; high-clearance vehicle recommended. No potable water available.
Fire Weather Watch issued August 11 at 1:27PM MDT until August 14 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS Boise ID
...MONSOON MOISTURE WILL BRING SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS THURSDAY... A push of monsoon moisture will bring scattered thunderstorms to the region Thursday afternoon through Friday morning. Lingering dry surface air will limit the rainfall amounts on Thursday, increasing concern for lightning ignitions. The National Weather Service in Boise has issued a Fire Weather Watch for lightning, which is in effect from Thursday afternoon through late Thursday night. * AFFECTED AREA...In Idaho, Fire Weather Zones 400 Northern Boise BLM, 401 Western Payette National Forest, 402 Eastern Payette National Forest, 403 Northern Boise National Forest, 420 Treasure Valley BLM, 421 Southern Boise/Western Sawtooth NF, including the Camas Prairie, 423 Owyhee Mountains, 424 Western Twin Falls BLM and 426 Southern Highlands. In Oregon, Fire Weather Zones 672 Southern Grasslands, 673 Central Canyonlands and 674 Northwestern Vale BLM. * TIMING...From Thursday afternoon through early Friday morning. * THUNDERSTORMS...Scattered coverage with abundant lightning. * OUTFLOW WINDS...Gusty erratic winds up to 40 mph. * IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Air Quality Alert issued August 10 at 8:47PM MDT by NWS Boise ID
* WHAT...Air Quality Advisory because of degraded air quality due to wildfire smoke. Air Quality Index is forecast to be Unhealthy. * WHERE...Ada, Adams, Canyon, Gem, Owyhee, Payette, and Washington Counties. * WHEN...UNTIL 1 PM MDT WEDNESDAY. * IMPACTS...Everyone may begin to experience health effects; members of sensitive groups may experience more serious health effects.
Air Quality Alert issued August 10 at 8:40PM MDT by NWS Boise ID
* WHAT...Air Quality Advisory because of degraded air quality due to wildfire smoke. Air Quality Index is forecast to be Unhealthy. * WHERE...Ada, Adams, Canyon, Gem, Owyhee, Payette,and Washington Counties. * WHEN...UNTIL 1 PM MDT WEDNESDAY. * IMPACTS...Everyone may begin to experience health effects; members of sensitive groups may experience more serious health effects.
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.
Location
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 | — |
Contact
| BLM_ID_OwyheeOffice@blm.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (208) 896-5912 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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