Buckhorn Bar

Payette National Forest — riverside

Location: McCall, ID, ID

Price: From $10 per night

Price range: $10–$15 per night

Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)

Season: May through October

Located alongside the South Fork Salmon River, Buckhorn Bar Campground has 9 campsites, and an additional four walk-in, tent only sites. This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Drinking Water

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/buckhorn-bar to be notified when sites open up.

Buckhorn Bar offers affordable camping at $10/night alongside the scenic South Fork Salmon River with 13 total tent sites. The campground features essential amenities including fire rings, picnic tables, and drinking water.

Wildlife alert: Coyotes present in the area; also Western Terrestrial Garter Snake and Wandering Garter Snake within 8km.

Insider tips for Buckhorn Bar: First-come, first-served only—no advance reservations; physically arrive to claim a site. Four walk-in tent-only sites available in addition to 9 standard campsites. Scan and Pay via Recreation.gov mobile app may be available on-site.

Skip Buckhorn Bar if: You need RV hookups—no hookups available.. You require guaranteed site availability—first-come, first-served only.. You're visiting outside May-October—campground is seasonal..

Best time to visit Buckhorn Bar: May-October — Official operating season per verified data..

Nearby campgrounds: Camp Creek (McCall, ID), Four Mile (McCall, ID), Poverty Flat (McCall, ID), Ponderosa (Yellow Pine, ID).

Cell Phone Coverage at Buckhorn Bar

Cell signal at Buckhorn Bar (McCall, ID): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.

Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.

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McCall, ID, ID★ 4 (0 reviews)From $10/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Located alongside the South Fork Salmon River, Buckhorn Bar Campground has 9 campsites, and an additional four walk-in, tent only sites. This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
HookupsNo hookups.
PetsAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire Rings
Recreation
Picnic Tables
Family & Pets
Drinking Water

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it if:✕ You need RV hookups—no hookups available.✕ You require guaranteed site availability—first-come, first-served only.✕ You're visiting outside May-October—campground is seasonal.

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

First-come, first-served only

no advance reservations; physically arrive to claim a site.

Four walk-in tent-only sites available in addition to 9 standard campsites.

Scan and Pay via Recreation.gov mobile app may be available on-site.

Best: May-October

Official operating season per verified data.

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

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at campground coordinates

Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 0%
AT&T
4G · 0%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: Coyotes present in the area; also Western Terrestrial Garter Snake and Wandering Garter Snake within 8km.

Location

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N/A· Payette National Forest
Getting there →

Eight miles south of the confluence of the East Fork of the South Fork of the Salmon River on the South Fork of the Salmon River Road. From McCall, go 30 miles northeast on Forest Road 48, then 7.5 miles south on FR 674; or access via Warm Lake Road just north of Cascade and then down the South Fork of the Salmon River road.

Campground entrance

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Community

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Pro tips

  • Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Payette National Forest fills fast in peak season.
  • Check current road conditions at Payette National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.

Frequently asked questions

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Buckhorn Bar cost per night?+
Buckhorn Bar costs $10–$15 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Buckhorn Bar open?+
Buckhorn Bar is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Buckhorn Bar have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Buckhorn Bar?+
Buckhorn Bar is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Buckhorn Bar?+
Buckhorn Bar is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Buckhorn Bar?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Buckhorn Bar is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Buckhorn Bar open, and what are check-in times?+
Buckhorn Bar is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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●Data sources on this page
Recreation.gov — Live site availability — updated every 30 min
recreation.gov · RIDB API
National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
api.weather.gov · open-meteo.com
Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
airquality.googleapis.com
iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
api.inaturalist.org
Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
pollen.googleapis.com
FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
api.sunrise-sunset.org
Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
maps.googleapis.com
RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
ridb.recreation.gov · /facilities /campsites /activities /links /recareas

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$10 /night★ 4 (0)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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