McCall, ID

Buckhorn Bar

Availability

Each day shows how many of this campground’s sites are open.

About this spot

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

There are nine campground units, four walk-in sites with tables, fire rings, grills, handicapped accessible toilets and drinking water.

Typical weather

South Fork Salmon River

Average water temperature
Average water temperature for South Fork Salmon River, January through DecemberEach point shows the monthly average water temperature in degrees Fahrenheit.33°JJanuary: average water temperature 33°F32°FFebruary: average water temperature 32°F35°MMarch: average water temperature 35°F41°AApril: average water temperature 41°F44°MMay: average water temperature 44°F49°JJune: average water temperature 49°F55°JJuly: average water temperature 55°F53°AAugust: average water temperature 53°F50°SSeptember: average water temperature 50°F45°OOctober: average water temperature 45°F36°NNovember: average water temperature 36°F33°DDecember: average water temperature 33°F

Water: Water Quality Portal — 41 field-sample stations

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