Established Camping
Mackay Bar Campground
Mackay Bar Campground is located near Dixie, Idaho, surrounded by rugged terrain with forests and river valleys. The area experiences temperature highs around 85°F in summer and lows near 15°F in winter. Visitors can explore the nearby Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness and Salmon River for outdoor activities.
Description
Resting near the north bank of the mighty Salmon River, Mackay Bar campground offers three campsites, tables and fire grates. Parking is limited. Access to this campground is via a very rough, winding road with many tight switchbacks. Low-range, 4-wheel drive is recommended, with no trailers. Note : Be considerate of adjacent private ownership. Be Aware of rattlesnakes and poison ivy!
Location
Mackay Bar Campground is located in Idaho
Directions
From State Highway 14, turn south on Red River-Dixie Road #222 and continue past the Red River Ranger Station (now closed), through Dixie Town, past the Dixie Guard Station and to the Salmon River (approximately 44 miles south of the Red River Ranger Station). Turn left and continue approximately 0.5 mile to the campground.
Coordinates
45.39222705 N
115.494572 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
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Detours Nearby
Ponderosa Campground
8 hrs 14 min away
Big Creek — Payette National Forest
9 hrs 59 min away
Drive Time
- 6 hrs 33 min from Lewiston
- 8 hrs 16 min from Missoula
- 8 hrs 20 min from Walla Walla
- 8 hrs 31 min from Boise
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
Site Types
- Tent Sites
