Bureau of Land Management · Idaho

McFarland Campground

Bureau of Land Management · Idaho, United States

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Sites
18
Hookups
9 no hookups
Season
Year-round
Group sites
Yes
Drinking water
Yes
Restrooms
Yes
Elevation
5,374 ft
Dark sky
Bortle class 1
Cell coverage
T-Mobile good · AT&T good · Verizon none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
Lake
Salmon Field Office (BLM)
Nearest town
Salmon
Address
1206 S Challis St, Salmon, ID, 83467
Activities
Birding, Camping, Fishing, Hunting, Photography, Picnicking, Recreational Vehicles, Scenic Drive, Star Gazing, Water Access, Wildlife Viewing

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About

Overview

McFarland Campground offer 9 campsites for both RVs and tent camping along the Lemhi River. The Lemhi Valley lies between the Beaverhead Mountains and the Lemhi Range, where the river creates a riparian zone in an otherwise arid region.

Recreation

McFarland Campground offers many recreation opportunities including public river access for fishing the Lemhi River, and area roads lead into the Beaverhead and Lemhi Ranges. The surrounding area offers a multitude of recreation opportunities including motorized and non-motorized trails, hunting, fishing, and wildlife viewing. The Continental Divide National Scenic Trail can be found along the top of the Beaverhead Mountains to the east of the campground and provides single-day or multi-day hiking opportunities.

Facilities

McFarland Campground offers 9 campsites for both RV and tent camping. Potable water, vault toilets, picnic tables, fire rings, and ample shade are available. The campsites are adjacent to the Lemhi River and the campground provides public access to thriver for fishing.

Natural Features

The Lemhi River creates a lush riparian zone lined with willows that runs through the arid Lemhi Valley. The Beaverhead and Lemhi Mountain Ranges rise above the Lemhi River on both sides of the valley creating a stunning backdrop.

Contact Info

This location is unstaffed. To speak with our main office for general information, please call: (208) 756-5400.

Nearby Attractions

Lemhi River

Beaverhead Mountains

Lemhi Mountain Range

Continental Divide National Scenic Trail

Tarpon's Roost Shelter

Charges & Cancellations

No changes/cancellations/refunds are allowed as all fees are paid either on-site or through the Recreation.gov Scan & Pay App.

Fees

Campsite nightly rates are $5/site and $2 per additional vehicle. Limit of one additional vehicle per campsite. Fees may be paid on-site using fee envelopes or with the Recreation.gov Scan & Pay App.

Weather, month by month

MonthTypical highTypical lowColdest nightHottest dayYears with a night below 32°F
January29°10°-11°40°11 of 11
February31°10°-18°46°11 of 11
March40°19°2°55°11 of 11
April44°26°-4°61°11 of 11
May60°38°17°73°6 of 11
June69°46°34°88°0 of 11
July84°57°42°92°0 of 11
August83°55°46°91°0 of 11
September72°47°32°85°0 of 11
October55°33°12°74°9 of 10
November42°27°-18°60°9 of 10
December30°9°-15°45°10 of 10

Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.

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