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JOHNSON BAR GROUP SITE

USFS · Campground · Fee

Fast facts

Cost
Fee charged
Managed by
USFS
Type
Campground
Hours
Open 24 hours/day
Reservations
recreation.gov
Phone
208-926-4258
Nearest dump station
Cedar Flats Dump Station · 1.3 mi
Coordinates
46.1036, -115.5592
Last verified
September 19, 2026
46.1036° N · 115.5592° W
Last verifiedSeptember 19, 2026

About this place

Overview Johnson Bar Group Site is situated in a large, open field along the Selway River. The site is perfect for gatherings of up to 100 people, with room for tents and RVs. The site offers access to many recreational activities and sightseeing opportunities. Recreation The Selway River is a destination fly fishing experience for cutthroat and rainbow trout and is also well-known for whitewater rafting. Several trailheads for hiking and biking are accessible from Selway River Road and lead into the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness area. Johnson Bar offers beach and boating access. Facilities The accessible group site can accommodate a maximum of 100 people. It is equipped with a campfire circle, two smaller campfire rings, picnic tables and drinking water. Vault toilets are adjacent to the site, and groups of 25 or more are required to rent 1-3 portable toilets. Individual campsites are located on either side of the group site on a first-come, first served basis. Natural Features In the heart of north central Idaho, rugged peaks, deep canyons, dense forests and remote wilderness comprise the Nez Perce National Forest. Due in large part to dramatic elevational differences, the forest supports a wide variety of vegetation, from cedar groves to desert ecosystems. Johnson Bar is located in the Selway Wild and Scenic River Corridor, an area known for its rugged natural beauty and wildlife. Nearby Attractions An 11-mile sightseeing drive from Lowell to Selway Falls offers visitors opportunities to appreciate the pristine beauty of the Selway Wild and Scenic River and picturesque Selway Falls. Johnson Bar is near the Fenn Ranger Station, which is on the National Register of Historic Places.

From the USFS.Official page

Is JOHNSON BAR GROUP SITE free?

No. JOHNSON BAR GROUP SITE charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through recreation.gov.

How do I get to JOHNSON BAR GROUP SITE?

From Kooskia, go east 22 miles on US 12 and south nearly 4 miles on Forest Road 223.

Nearby

SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 19, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.

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