USDA Forest Service · Idaho
Ohara
USDA Forest Service · Idaho, United States
- Sites
- 32
- Hookups
- 31 no hookups
- Season
- April 17 to October 30
- Max RV length
- 45 ft
- Drinking water
- No
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Elevation
- 1,755 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile none · AT&T none · Verizon none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Access road
- SELWAY RIVER (NFSR 223) · crushed aggregate or gravel · suitable for passenger cars
- Lake
- Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests
- Nearest town
- Kooskia
- Address
- Fenn Ranger Station, 831 Selway Rd , Kooskia, ID, 83539
- Phone
- 208-926-4258
- Activities
- Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Historic Sites, Kayaking, Wildlife Viewing
32 numbered sites are mapped one by one - open the site map to pick yours.
About
Overview
O'Hara Campground sits along the Selway River amid lush vegetation and old cedar trees. This is the largest campground on the Selway, with 32 sites, and makes a great base for exploring all the recreational activities and attractions in the area.
*Water is currently unavailable at this campground as it is under maintenence for the 2024 season. Water and dump station can be found at Cedar Flats, 1.5 miles from campground on Selway Road.
Recreation
The Selway River is a destination fly fishing experience for cutthroat and rainbow trout and is also well-known for whitewater rafting. Several trailheads for hiking and biking can be accessed from Selway River Road and lead into the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness area.
Facilities
The campground offers single-family sites, many of which are accessible. Each site is equipped with a picnic table, campfire ring and paved parking spur. Vault toilets, drinking water and bear-resistant dumpsters are provided.
Natural Features
In the heart of north central Idaho, rugged peaks, deep canyons, dense forests and remote wilderness comprise the Nez Perce National Forest. Due in large part to dramatic elevational differences, the forest supports a wide variety of vegetation, from cedar groves to desert ecosystems.
O'Hara is located in the Selway Wild and Scenic River Corridor, an area known for its rugged natural beauty and wildlife.
Nearby Attractions
An 11 mile sightseeing drive from Lowell to Selway Falls offers visitors opportunities to appreciate the pristine beauty of the Selway Wild and Scenic River and picturesque Selway Falls.
O'Hara is near the Fenn Ranger Station, which is on the National Register of Historic Places.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42° | 29° | -4° | 51° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 42° | 29° | 3° | 58° | 10 of 11 |
| March | 49° | 33° | 19° | 70° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 53° | 37° | 17° | 79° | 6 of 11 |
| May | 65° | 46° | 32° | 88° | 0 of 11 |
| June | 75° | 53° | 40° | 96° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 89° | 63° | 48° | 103° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 90° | 62° | 50° | 102° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 78° | 54° | 44° | 95° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 65° | 44° | 32° | 83° | 1 of 10 |
| November | 50° | 36° | 9° | 72° | 4 of 10 |
| December | 40° | 28° | 12° | 55° | 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.
Nearby campgrounds
- Rackcliff Campground · USDA Forest Service · 1 mi
- Johnson Bar Group Site · USDA Forest Service · 2 mi · 1 sites
- Boyd Creek Campground · USDA Forest Service · 3 mi
- Wild Goose Campground · USDA Forest Service · 6 mi
- Glover Creek Campground · USDA Forest Service · 7 mi
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