Established Camping
Buckhorn Bar Campground
Buckhorn Bar Campground is located near Yellow Pine in the Payette National Forest. The terrain consists of forested areas with nearby rivers and streams. Campers can experience temperatures ranging from 30°F in winter to 80°F in summer, and nearby attractions include the Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness and the historic mining town of Yellow Pine.
Description
National Forest
Payette National Forest
Overview
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. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature.__ If this option is available, you will need to first download the free Recreation.gov mobile app https://www.recreation.gov/mobile-app prior to your arrival as some remote areas have limited or no cellular service.
Recreation
Fishing and rafting in the South Fork of the Salmon River.
Facilities
Fishing and rafting in the South Fork of the Salmon River.
Location
Buckhorn Bar Campground is located in Idaho
Directions
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.
Coordinates
44.937104 N
115.738568 W
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Stay Connected
- WiFiFair
- VerizonGood
- AT&TGood
- T-MobileGood
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
