Remote access defines this campground. Set within Salmon National Forest, Bighorn Crags sits near both river and lake terrain in the Frank Church wilderness corridor of central Idaho, with a short season running July 1 through September 15. The access road is rough, so high-clearance vehicles are worth considering before the trip. Nearby Crags Complex sits just 0.2 miles east for campers who want a closely related alternative. The elevation and limited season suggest snow-free windows are narrow, making early August a reliable window to plan around.
Description
14 campsites with picnic tables and fire grates near the main trailhead for the Bighorn Crags in the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness. Separate area for horse camping with corrals and water troughs. Campground has piped drinking water, vault toilets but no garbage collection services on site. This is an area of rugged mountains, lakes, and hoodoos. Trails climb up into a highly popular region of the wilderness, winding past numerous lakes and fascinating geologic formations.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsBighorn Crags Campground is located in Idaho near Cobalt
Directions
From North Fork, go 24 miles west on The Salmon river road (Forest Road 030), turn left at the confluence with Panther creek and travel approximately 28 miles south on FR 055. Turn at Forney townsite and travel approximately 22 miles northwest on Forest Roads 112 and 113. The route to the campground is on rough, steep dirt roads, and should be negotiated with care. Not recommended for RVs or cars with trailers. Check for travel conditions before you leave.
Coordinates
45.10337231 N
114.52674528 W
Connectivity
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Connectivity
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Access
Site Types
- Tent Sites
Features
Drive Time
- 5 hrs 35 min from Missoula, MT
- 6 hrs 19 min from Helena, MT
- 7 hrs 8 min from Boise, ID
- 9 hrs 10 min from Lewiston, ID
