Nezperce National Forest's Johnson Bar Campground sits along the Selway River, accessible by boat, vehicle, or on foot, and operates from mid-May through early September under US Forest Service management. Riverside camp spots sit near a beach with a fishing area, and the campground has a reputation for being well-maintained. Bring your own firewood. The site has been thoroughly picked over, and none is available for purchase. Drinking water, toilets, picnic tables, and trash service are all on-site, and the campground is ADA accessible and pet-friendly, making it a practical base for anglers and paddlers exploring campgrounds near Nezperce National Forest. The nearby CCC Campground lies roughly two miles southeast along the river corridor.
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Map & DirectionsJohnson Bar Campground is located in Idaho near Elk City
Public CampgroundDirections
Johnson Bar Group Site is located 4.5 miles east of Lowell, ID on Forest Road 223 (Selway River Road). The group site is between the paved road and the river. From Kooskia, go east 22 miles on US 12 and south nearly 4 miles on Forest Road 223.
Coordinates
46.10263894 N
115.557811 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
Drive Time
- 1 hr 57 min from Lewiston, ID
- 2 hrs 35 min from Missoula, MT
- 3 hrs 43 min from Walla Walla, WA
- 3 hrs 47 min from Coeur d'Alene, ID
