About Mackay Bar Campground
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. **Be Aware**of rattlesnakes and poison ivy!
- Season: The campground is open year-round, but might not be accessible because of snow.
- Managed by: USFS - Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests
- Where: 30 mi south of Elk City, ID · 45.39234, -115.49451
Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: May–Jun & Sep (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Nov–Apr.
Fly over it in 3D, check today's weather and fire news, plan the drive and print a trip plan.
Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| S/F Salmon River | Horse | 1.4 mi | 18.3 mi |
| Horse Heaven | Horse | 2.1 mi | 11.0 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
No signal at camp
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way casts shadows and the sky is crowded with stars.
Class 1 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Stargazing nearby: Ponderosa State Park Star Party (Astronomy festival), 45 mi.
Camps nearby
- Dead Man Campsite 0.8 mi
- Bluebird Hole Campsite 1 mi
- South Fork Campsite 1.5 mi
- Haynie Bar Campsite 1.5 mi
- Little Buckskin Campsite 1.8 mi
- Cove Creek Campsite 2 mi