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Mackay Bar Campground

US Forest Service · Idaho

Mackay Bar Campground in Idaho. Ringed marker is this site; the other dots are the 722 public campsites we map in Idaho.

Resting near the north bank of the mighty Salmon River, Mackay Bar campground offers three campsites, tables and fire grates. Parking is limited. Access to this campground is via a very rough, winding road with many tight switchbacks. Low-range, 4-wheel drive is recommended, with no trailers. Note: Be considerate of adjacent private ownership.

What we know about it

Managed by
US Forest Service
Booking
first-come, first-served
Dogs
Allowed on a leash (USFS policy)
Number of sites
15
Coordinates
45.40104, -115.47907

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Nearest sites we map

Source: US Forest Service, dated 2025-07-31, fetched 2026-09-07. Official listing.

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