Mcfarland Campground

Salmon Field Office (BLM) — riverside, fishing

Location: Salmon, ID, ID

Price: From $2 per night

Price range: $2–$30 per night

Rating: 5 out of 5 (1 reviews)

Season: May through October

McFarland Campground offer 9 campsites for both RVs and tent camping along the Lemhi River. The Lemhi Valley lies between the Beaverhead Mountains and the Lemhi Range, where the river creates a riparian zone in an otherwise arid region. Lemhi River Beaverhead Mountains Lemhi Mountain Range Continental Divide National Scenic Trail Tarpon’s Roost Shelter McFarland Campground offers many recreation opportunities including public river access for fishing the Lemhi River, and area roads lead into the

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): moderate signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Fishing

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

McFarland Campground offers excellent river access for fishing the Lemhi River along with a scenic location between the Beaverhead and Lemhi Ranges. Reviewers consistently rate it 4.1/5 stars, praising its convenient pull-through circular layout and large sites suitable for both RVs and tents.

Wildlife alert: American Black Bear, Shiras Moose, Northern Rocky Mountains White-tailed Deer, and Black-tailed Jackrabbit present in the area. Red-tailed Hawks and other bird species also frequent the location.

Insider tips for Mcfarland Campground: Book early — this is a popular federal campground with only 18 sites Sites are arranged in a circle making pull-through parking convenient Inner circle campsites have covered areas Fishing access to Lemhi River is available but willows can make casting challenging

Skip Mcfarland Campground if: You need RV hookups — campground has no hookups. You prefer large campgrounds — only 18 sites available. You want to camp outside May-October — seasonal operations only. You are sensitive to highway noise — campground is close to Highway 28.

Best time to visit Mcfarland Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.

Nearby campgrounds: Tarpons Roost Cabin (Salmon, ID), Horse Prairie Cabin (DILLON, MT), Bloody Dick Cabin (DILLON, MT), Williams Lake Campground (Salmon, ID).