Buckhorn Bar Campground
usfs · ID
- 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.
- 12 mi
fuel station
Fueling Station by CO-Energy
- 18 mi
grocery
Ridley's Family Markets
- 1.0 mi
trailhead
Buckhorn Creek Trailhead
- 6.6 mi
attraction
Mile 15 Hot Spring
- 6.6 mi
recreation site
16 - Mile Hotspring
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
- ID
- fs.usda.gov
- OPEN
Source and verification
Last verified: 10/5/2026
See the Sources tab for provenance detail.

