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

Brett R

Verified

January 16, 2020 Stayed at: 027, Loop: OHAR

5

Love the Selway River

Brett R

Verified

January 16, 2020 Stayed at: 027, Loop: OHAR

5

Love the Selway River

John G

Verified

January 15, 2020 Stayed at: 004, Loop: OHAR

5

This was our first visit to O'Hara, and we used the Nez Forest Website to choose the location, and make the reservation. Had a bit of trouble using the Website, but managed to make reservation in the end. What a wonderful c/ground. One of the best we've visited in USFS Forests. Our timing was excellent for picking fresh fruit, like raspberries and wild plums. Filled our fridge in our 5th Wheel.
But, every piece of advertising we received for this c/ground advised we would have to drive 7 miles from Lowell Bridge to O'Hara on 'Gravel'! We didn't - it was paved all the way, and talking to residents in cabins nearby, we were told it had been paved for close to 30 years!!!! Maybe the 'gravel' is to keep too many visitors from that area?
We were advised there were Water Falls futher up the Selway River, but no distance was provided.
We hope to return there in the future.

John G

Verified

January 15, 2020 Stayed at: 004, Loop: OHAR

5

This was our first visit to O'Hara, and we used the Nez Forest Website to choose the location, and make the reservation. Had a bit of trouble using the Website, but managed to make reservation in the end. What a wonderful c/ground. One of the best we've visited in USFS Forests. Our timing was excellent for picking fresh fruit, like raspberries and wild plums. Filled our fridge in our 5th Wheel.
But, every piece of advertising we received for this c/ground advised we would have to drive 7 miles from Lowell Bridge to O'Hara on 'Gravel'! We didn't - it was paved all the way, and talking to residents in cabins nearby, we were told it had been paved for close to 30 years!!!! Maybe the 'gravel' is to keep too many visitors from that area?
We were advised there were Water Falls futher up the Selway River, but no distance was provided.
We hope to return there in the future.

Teresa K

Verified

January 11, 2020 Stayed at: 006, Loop: OHAR

5

A beautiful site, with large camping spaces. Great camp host.

Teresa K

Verified

January 11, 2020 Stayed at: 006, Loop: OHAR

5

A beautiful site, with large camping spaces. Great camp host.

George C

Verified

January 10, 2020 Stayed at: 032, Loop: OHAR

3

Should have been 5 Star, except the trash dumpster were over filled with trash on the ground and the RV dump was close for the 2nd year in a row.
The camp site was very nice a level, with a picnic table and firepit.

George C

Verified

January 10, 2020 Stayed at: 032, Loop: OHAR

3

Should have been 5 Star, except the trash dumpster were over filled with trash on the ground and the RV dump was close for the 2nd year in a row.
The camp site was very nice a level, with a picnic table and firepit.

Rich A

Verified

January 9, 2020 Stayed at: 021, Loop: OHAR

5

We come here every summer. Big trees, large spaces, quiet and small. River and creek nearby, blackberries, cedar trees.

Rich A

Verified

January 9, 2020 Stayed at: 021, Loop: OHAR

5

We come here every summer. Big trees, large spaces, quiet and small. River and creek nearby, blackberries, cedar trees.

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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