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Buckhorn Bar Campground

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  • fuel station12 mi

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About

Located alongside the South Fork Salmon River, these 10 campsites include 4 walk-in, tent only sites. The walk-in sites are along the South Fork of the Salmon River, and 1 is a double unit, which can accommodate up to 16 people. Campsites include tables, fire rings, and grills. Nearby activities include fishing and rafting in the South Fork of the Salmon River. The campground is eight miles south of the confluence of the East Fork of the South Fork of the Salmon River on the South Fork of the Salmon River Road.

Around this stay

Nearest surrounding services and recreation within ~25 mi — not on-site amenities.

  • fuel station

    Fueling Station by CO-Energy

    12 mi
  • grocery

    Ridley's Family Markets

    18 mi
  • trailhead

    Buckhorn Creek Trailhead

    1.0 mi
  • attraction

    Mile 15 Hot Spring

    6.6 mi
  • recreation site

    16 - Mile Hotspring

    6.6 mi

No dump station found within ~25 mi. Plan dump access before you arrive.

Forest road access near this stay: BUCKHORN CG in Payette National Forest. Motorhome access is listed as open on the nearest MVUM segment — verify current restrictions.

Contact & access

Source and verification

Last verified: 10/5/2026

See the Sources tab for provenance detail.