USDA Forest Service · Idaho
Johnson Bar Group Site
USDA Forest Service · Idaho, United States
- Sites
- 1
- Hookups
- 1 no hookups
- Season
- May 13 to September 30
- Group sites
- Yes
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Elevation
- 1,631 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
- LOWER JOHNSON CR (NFSR 223N) · 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, Rafting, Wildlife Viewing
1 numbered sites are mapped one by one - open the site map to pick yours.
About
Overview
Johnson Bar Group Site is situated in a large, open field along the Selway River. The site is perfect for gatherings of up to 100 people, with room for tents and RVs. The site offers access to many recreational activities and sightseeing opportunities.
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 are accessible from Selway River Road and lead into the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness area. Johnson Bar offers beach and boating access.
Facilities
The accessible group site can accommodate a maximum of 100 people. It is equipped with a campfire circle, two smaller campfire rings, picnic tables and drinking water. Vault toilets are adjacent to the site, and groups of 25 or more are required to rent 1-3 portable toilets.
Individual campsites are located on either side of the group site on a first-come, first served basis.
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.
Johnson Bar 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.
Johnson Bar 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 | 43° | 30° | -5° | 51° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 43° | 29° | 3° | 59° | 10 of 11 |
| March | 49° | 32° | 18° | 70° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 53° | 36° | 18° | 79° | 7 of 11 |
| May | 66° | 47° | 36° | 87° | 0 of 11 |
| June | 74° | 53° | 42° | 95° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 89° | 63° | 49° | 102° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 90° | 62° | 50° | 101° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 78° | 55° | 44° | 95° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 65° | 44° | 33° | 82° | 0 of 10 |
| November | 51° | 38° | 13° | 72° | 4 of 10 |
| December | 41° | 29° | 12° | 56° | 9 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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- Apgar Campground · USDA Forest Service · 8 mi
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