Upper O'brien Campground
Currently closed for the season. Typically opens in late May and closes August 15 for streambank revegetation. All sites are first-come-first-served with no advance reservations. Payment via Recreation.gov Scan and Pay app.
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About
Upper O'Brien Campground is a small riverside campground nestled under lodgepole pines along the Salmon River, approximately 14 miles northeast of Stanley in Idaho's Sawtooth National Recreation Area. The campground offers 9 sites including one double site, all available first-come-first-served with no advance reservations. The location provides excellent access to Sunbeam Hot Springs, where geothermal water at 169°F mixes with the river to create natural soaking pools. Anglers can fish for steelhead and trout directly from the campground area. A boat ramp at nearby Yankee Fork provides access to 14 miles of Class III-IV rapids on the Salmon River. History buffs can explore the Land of the Yankee Fork mining district and the remnants of Sunbeam Dam, the only dam ever built on the Salmon River. The dam was dynamited in 1934 after the mining operation it powered was sold at auction. The campground closes in mid-August annually to allow streambank revegetation.
Directions
From Stanley, travel northeast 14 miles on ID-75. Follow Forest Road 454 south into the campground.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $22 - $44 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Availability
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