Ohara

Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest
Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest
O'Hara Sign

Featured amenities

Picnic Table Picnic Table
River Access River Access
Fire Pit Fire Pit

Sites & Rates

Average nightly rates

20 total sites

RV Sites

20 sites

About Ohara

O'Hara Campground sits along the Selway River amid lush vegetation and old cedar trees. This is the largest campground on the Selway, with 32 sites, and makes a great base for exploring all the recreational activities and attractions in the area. *Water is currently unavailable at this campground as it is under maintenence for the 2024 season. Water and dump station can be found at Cedar Flats, 1.5 miles from campground on Selway Road.

Number of accommodations: 20

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently open - May 14 to Sep 17

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Picnic Table Picnic Table
River Access River Access
Fire Pit Fire Pit
Cooking and Fire

Cooking and Fire

  • Picnic Table
  • Fire Pit
Water Access

Water Access

  • River Access
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

20 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 001, Loop: OHAR RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 002, Loop: OHAR RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 003, Loop: OHAR RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 004, Loop: OHAR RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 005, Loop: OHAR RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 006, Loop: OHAR RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 010, Loop: OHAR RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 011, Loop: OHAR RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 012, Loop: OHAR RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 013, Loop: OHAR RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 014, Loop: OHAR RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 015, Loop: OHAR RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 019, Loop: OHAR RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 020, Loop: OHAR RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 021, Loop: OHAR RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 024, Loop: OHAR RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 025, Loop: OHAR RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 027, Loop: OHAR RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 030, Loop: OHAR RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 032, Loop: OHAR RV
No Hookups
Price not available

Reviews (152)

What Guests Are Saying

O'Hara campground offers a beautiful and peaceful setting, enhanced by cedar trees and proximity to hiking trails and the Selway River. While there is no potable water on-site, visitors appreciate the clean environment and scenic views, with many returning for family outings. Some concerns were raised about facilities, including the need for a camp host and improvements to the water situation and bridge access, but overall, guests enjoyed their experiences.

Review Summary

3.8
152 reviews
5
39.5%
60
4
23.7%
36
3
20.4%
31
2
9.9%
15
1
6.6%
10

Denton E

Verified

February 17, 2021 Stayed at: 011, Loop: OHAR

5

This is a beautiful campground with a great, calm, accessible river to play in. DO take your paperwork. Someone was in our spot because the reservation tag was incorrectly marked. Thankfully, we were able to leave a note on the ranger's car at the ranger station and she took care of it. We did have to show our paperwork and wait for the other campers to vacate. The outhouses have been refurbished. There is a generator that runs every other day for several hours. It is annoying, but wasn't a deal breaker for us. The good outweighs the bad! Lots of blackberries and plums in the area.

Denton E

Verified

February 17, 2021 Stayed at: 011, Loop: OHAR

5

This is a beautiful campground with a great, calm, accessible river to play in. DO take your paperwork. Someone was in our spot because the reservation tag was incorrectly marked. Thankfully, we were able to leave a note on the ranger's car at the ranger station and she took care of it. We did have to show our paperwork and wait for the other campers to vacate. The outhouses have been refurbished. There is a generator that runs every other day for several hours. It is annoying, but wasn't a deal breaker for us. The good outweighs the bad! Lots of blackberries and plums in the area.

Athena C

Verified

July 31, 2020 Stayed at: 002, Loop: OHAR

5

Campground has lots of shade and has easy access to the river. Many opportunities for berry picking, fishing, playing in the water.
Drinking water is available at several places in the CG. The ranger station 2 miles down the road has water and a dump station (thank you!).

Athena C

Verified

July 31, 2020 Stayed at: 002, Loop: OHAR

5

Campground has lots of shade and has easy access to the river. Many opportunities for berry picking, fishing, playing in the water.
Drinking water is available at several places in the CG. The ranger station 2 miles down the road has water and a dump station (thank you!).

Rich A

Verified

July 20, 2020 Stayed at: 021, Loop: OHAR

2

No camp host, no toilet paper in the bathrooms

Rich A

Verified

July 20, 2020 Stayed at: 021, Loop: OHAR

2

No camp host, no toilet paper in the bathrooms

Larry B

Verified

July 14, 2020 Stayed at: 030, Loop: OHAR

2

no camp host someone took our spot, bathrooms terrible, terrible, If you don't offer all the services why charge the full price? some state generator running for a long time each day, did not need that

overall 0 rating mostly because the web site reservation system sucks pond water

Larry B

Verified

July 14, 2020 Stayed at: 030, Loop: OHAR

2

no camp host someone took our spot, bathrooms terrible, terrible, If you don't offer all the services why charge the full price? some state generator running for a long time each day, did not need that

overall 0 rating mostly because the web site reservation system sucks pond water

Evelyn D

Verified

January 25, 2020 Stayed at: 012, Loop: OHAR

5

We have been going to this campground for years. And we love it. It is so relaxing and calming. The only thing we would really like is if the out houses were updated. They are in very bad shape. But the campsites are nice and most are shaded which is wonderful and so are the berries. We also ride our atv up the road for an outing, looking at the beautiful river and finding a swimming hole. The gas situation isn't good. There is no gas in Lowell. You have to drive up to Kooski for gas and groceries. There is no cell service in the campground. But there is a wonderful cafe in Lowell and their milkshakes are great and so is the food.. Also for those who have children there are pools in the river on the campground side made with rocks. Some are deeper than others but the kids really have fun in them.

Evelyn D

Verified

January 25, 2020 Stayed at: 012, Loop: OHAR

5

We have been going to this campground for years. And we love it. It is so relaxing and calming. The only thing we would really like is if the out houses were updated. They are in very bad shape. But the campsites are nice and most are shaded which is wonderful and so are the berries. We also ride our atv up the road for an outing, looking at the beautiful river and finding a swimming hole. The gas situation isn't good. There is no gas in Lowell. You have to drive up to Kooski for gas and groceries. There is no cell service in the campground. But there is a wonderful cafe in Lowell and their milkshakes are great and so is the food.. Also for those who have children there are pools in the river on the campground side made with rocks. Some are deeper than others but the kids really have fun in them.

Location Ohara

Address:
Fenn Ranger Station, 831 Selway Rd
Kooskia, ID, 83539
United States

Highway access

The campground is located approximately 7 miles off U.S. Highway 12.

Elevation: 501 feet

Distance to downtown

29 mi drive to downtown Kooskia (about 41 min)

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Last updated: September 7, 2026

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