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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
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    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 · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)

    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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    Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
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    iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
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    RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
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    $10 /night★ 4 (0)
    SeasonMay through October
    Check-in2:00 PM
    Check-out12:00 PM
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