The Forks Campground
Open year-round, first-come first-served with no reservations. No fee. 14-day stay limit.
Red Flag Warning issued October 9 at 9:49AM MDT until October 9 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Boise ID
...RED FLAG WARNING FOR WIND/RH FRIDAY AFTERNOON AND EARLY EVENING... .Dry and increasingly windy weather will develop Friday afternoon in the Owyhee Mountains and Southern Highlands in Idaho ahead of a cold front expected to pass through Friday night. Concern is greatest in the southern half of those zones. * AFFECTED AREA...In Idaho, Fire Weather Zones 423 Owyhee Mountains and 426 Southern Highlands. * TIMING...From 2 PM this afternoon to 8 PM MDT this evening. * WINDS...West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...10 to 15 percent. * TEMPERATURES...80 to 86 degrees. * IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
About
The Forks Campground sits along the East Fork of the Jarbidge Wild and Scenic River in the remote high desert of southwestern Idaho. This small BLM campground offers a handful of secluded sites overlooking the river, positioned directly across from the Jarbidge River put-in. The location makes it a staging point for experienced whitewater boaters tackling the challenging Class 5-6 rapids during the short spring floating season. Access is straightforward via the Jarbidge Road (Three Creek Highway), an asphalt surface road originating from U.S. 93 at Rogerson, Idaho. The 49-mile drive to Murphy Hot Springs, followed by a short two-mile stretch north, is manageable for two-wheel drive vehicles. Activities include camping, fishing, wildlife viewing, and photography in this rugged canyon landscape. As a primitive BLM campground, facilities are minimal. Campers should arrive self-sufficient with their own water supply and be prepared for a backcountry experience. The 14-day stay limit applies.
Directions
Travel to Murphy Hot Springs via the Jarbidge Road (Three Creek Highway), which originates from U.S. 93 at Rogerson, Idaho. From Rogerson to Murphy Hot Springs is 49 miles on asphalt. The campground is about 2 miles north of Murphy Hot Springs.
Location
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | — |
| 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_JarbidgeOffice@blm.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (208) 735-2060 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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