Johnson Bar Group Site
Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests — riverside, fishing, hiking
Location: KOOSKIA, ID, ID
Price: From $40 per night
Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)
Season: May through October
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.The accessible group site can accommodate a maximum of 100 people.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Fishing
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Johnson Bar Group Site sits along the Selway River in a large open field perfect for group gatherings up to 100 people, with excellent access to fly fishing for cutthroat and rainbow trout, whitewater rafting, and nearby hiking and biking trails. Google reviewers consistently praise the amazing scenery, quiet campsites, and riverside location.
Wildlife alert: Mountain lions, Pacific martens, and white-tailed deer present in area. Also wild turkeys, Canada geese, and various reptiles including Western yellow-bellied racers and Northern alligator lizards.
Insider tips for Johnson Bar Group Site: Book early — this is a popular federal campground Bring a light action rod with 7 pound test line for native cutthroat trout (12" specimens reported) There is a small beach on-site for river access
Skip Johnson Bar Group Site if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available, only suitable for self-contained RVs. You prefer developed facilities — only vault toilets and drinking water provided.
Best time to visit Johnson Bar Group Site: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Nearby campgrounds: Ohara (Kooskia, ID), Glade Creek Campground (Kooskia, ID), Walde Lookout Cabin (Kooskia, ID), Meadow Creek Cabin (KOOSKIA, ID).
Cell Phone Coverage at Johnson Bar Group Site
Cell signal at Johnson Bar Group Site (KOOSKIA, 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.
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.The accessible group site can accommodate a maximum of 100 people.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a popular federal campground
Bring a light action rod with 7 pound test line for native cutthroat trout (12" specimens reported)
There is a small beach on-site for river access
Campground operates seasonally May through October only
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
Johnson Bar Group Site is located 4.5 miles east of Lowell, ID on Forest Road 223 (Selway River Road). The group site is between the paved road and the river.
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 — Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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