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McFarland Campground

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Bureau of Land Management
9Supported overnight records
2Published site categories
0Sites with a reported party limit
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A closer look at the campground

Overview McFarland Campground offer 9 campsites for both RVs and tent camping along the Lemhi River. The Lemhi Valley lies between the Beaverhead Mountains and the Lemhi Range, where the river creates a riparian zone in an otherwise arid region.  Recreation McFarland Campground offers many recreation opportunities including public river access for fishing the Lemhi River, and area roads lead into the Beaverhead and Lemhi Ranges. The surrounding area offers a multitude of recreation opportunities including motorized and non-motorized trails, hunting, fishing, and wildlife viewing. The Continental Divide National Scenic Trail can be found along the top of the Beaverhead Mountains to the east of the campground and provides single-day or multi-day hiking opportunities.  Facilities McFarland Campground offers 9 campsites for both RV and tent camping. Potable water, vault toilets, picnic tables, fire rings, and ample shade are available. The campsites are adjacent to the Lemhi River and the campground provides public access to thriver for fishing.  Natural Features The Lemhi River creates a lush riparian zone lined with willows that runs through the arid Lemhi Valley. The Beaverhead and Lemhi Mountain Ranges rise above the Lemhi River on both sides of the valley creating a stunning backdrop.  Contact Info This location is unstaffed. To speak with our main office for general information, please call: (208) 756-5400. Nearby Attractions Lemhi River Beaverhead Mountains Lemhi Mountain Range Continental Divide National Scenic Trail Tarpon's Roost Shelter Charges & Cancellations No changes/cancellations/refunds are allowed as all fees are paid either on-site or through the Recreation.gov Scan & Pay App.

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How much is documented?

Reported fields across the 9 supported campsite records here. A reported value can still need interpretation; missing values remain unknown in the planner.

Party limit
0
Vehicle limit
0
Vehicle length
0
Driveway entry
0
Shade
0

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The campsite mix

Standard Nonelectric
7
Group Standard Nonelectric
2

Operator directions

Take Highway 28 east from Salmon, ID for 32 miles. The campground will be on the left between the highway and the Lemhi River.

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THE ACTUAL SITES

9 published campsite records

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SITE / LOOPTYPEEQUIPMENT LIMITSPEOPLE / VEHICLESDRIVEWAYELECTRIC / SHADE
Site Site #1
Loop not specified
Source updated: 2025-12-02
Standard NonelectricNot reportedNumeric screening onlyNot reported people
Not reported vehicles
Not reported
Not reported
Not reported
Shade: Not reported
Site Site #2
Loop not specified
Source updated: 2025-12-02
Standard NonelectricNot reportedNumeric screening onlyNot reported people
Not reported vehicles
Not reported
Not reported
Not reported
Shade: Not reported
Site Site #3
Loop not specified
Source updated: 2025-12-02
Standard NonelectricNot reportedNumeric screening onlyNot reported people
Not reported vehicles
Not reported
Not reported
Not reported
Shade: Not reported
Site Site #4
Loop not specified
Source updated: 2025-12-02
Standard NonelectricNot reportedNumeric screening onlyNot reported people
Not reported vehicles
Not reported
Not reported
Not reported
Shade: Not reported
Site Site #5
Loop not specified
Source updated: 2025-12-02
Group Standard NonelectricNot reportedNumeric screening onlyNot reported people
Not reported vehicles
Not reported
Not reported
Not reported
Shade: Not reported
Site Site #6
Loop not specified
Source updated: 2025-12-02
Standard NonelectricNot reportedNumeric screening onlyNot reported people
Not reported vehicles
Not reported
Not reported
Not reported
Shade: Not reported
Site Site #7
Loop not specified
Source updated: 2025-12-02
Group Standard NonelectricNot reportedNumeric screening onlyNot reported people
Not reported vehicles
Not reported
Not reported
Not reported
Shade: Not reported
Site Site #8
Loop not specified
Source updated: 2025-12-02
Standard NonelectricNot reportedNumeric screening onlyNot reported people
Not reported vehicles
Not reported
Not reported
Not reported
Shade: Not reported
Site Site #9
Loop not specified
Source updated: 2025-12-02
Standard NonelectricNot reportedNumeric screening onlyNot reported people
Not reported vehicles
Not reported
Not reported
Not reported
Shade: Not reported

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