Ohara
Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests — riverside, fishing, hiking
Location: Kooskia, ID, ID
Price: From $14 per night
Rating: 3.8 out of 5 (68 reviews)
Season: May through October
O’Hara Campground sits along the Selway River amid lush vegetation and old cedar trees. This is the largest campground on the Selway, with 32 sites, and makes a great base for exploring all the recreational activities and attractions in the area. *Water is currently unavailable at this campground as it is under maintenence for the 2024 season.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Dump Station, Fishing
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O'Hara is the largest campground on the Selway River with 31-32 sites nestled among old cedar trees and lush vegetation, offering a great base for fly fishing, boating, hiking, and wildlife viewing. Google reviewers praise its shaded, mostly quiet setting with paved roads and level sites.
Wildlife alert: Bald Eagles, Pacific Marten, White-tailed Deer, Western Yellow-bellied Racer, Northern Rubber Boa, and Northern Alligator Lizard present in the area
Insider tips for Ohara: Book early—this is a popular federal campground that fills quickly Water is under maintenance for 2024; get water and dump station at Cedar Flats, 1.5 miles away on Selway Road Most sites are short or skinny; call ahead if towing a large vehicle
Skip Ohara if: You need RV hookups—none available, suitable only for self-contained RVs. You're sensitive to pit toilet odors—Google reviewers reported poor maintenance. You visit outside May-October—seasonal operations only.
Best time to visit Ohara: May-October — Official operating season for the campground.
Nearby campgrounds: Johnson Bar Group Site (KOOSKIA, ID), Glade Creek Campground (Kooskia, ID), Walde Lookout Cabin (Kooskia, ID), Wilderness Gateway (Kooskia, ID).
Cell Phone Coverage at Ohara
Cell signal at Ohara (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.
O’Hara Campground sits along the Selway River amid lush vegetation and old cedar trees. This is the largest campground on the Selway, with 32 sites, and makes a great base for exploring all the recreational activities and attractions in the area. *Water is currently unavailable at this campground as it is under maintenence for the 2024 season.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a popular federal campground that fills quickly
Water is under maintenance for 2024; get water and dump station at Cedar Flats, 1.5 miles away on Selway Road
Most sites are short or skinny; call ahead if towing a large vehicle
Official operating season for the campground
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
The campground is located 7 miles off U.S. Highway 12 at Lowell, Idaho, on Selway River Road 223.
Campground entrance
Google Maps APICommunity
#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.
- Bear country — store all food in bear boxes or locked vehicle at all times.
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