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O'Hara Sign

Featured amenities

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

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 mi from campground on Selway Road.

Available sites

20 total sites

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently open - Sep 18 to Oct 30

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
Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 002, Loop: OHAR RV
Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 003, Loop: OHAR RV
Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 004, Loop: OHAR RV
Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 005, Loop: OHAR RV
Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 006, Loop: OHAR RV
Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 010, Loop: OHAR RV
Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 011, Loop: OHAR RV
Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 012, Loop: OHAR RV
Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 013, Loop: OHAR RV
Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 014, Loop: OHAR RV
Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 015, Loop: OHAR RV
Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 019, Loop: OHAR RV
Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 020, Loop: OHAR RV
Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 021, Loop: OHAR RV
Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 024, Loop: OHAR RV
Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 025, Loop: OHAR RV
Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 027, Loop: OHAR RV
Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 030, Loop: OHAR RV
Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 032, Loop: OHAR RV
Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In

Reviews (156)

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
156 reviews
5
39.7%
62
4
23.7%
37
3
20.5%
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2
9.6%
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6.4%
10

courtney s

Verified

August 31, 2025 • Stayed at: 019, Loop: OHAR

2

The facilities were okay. Lack of water wasn't a big issue - we had to haul it from the ranger station, about 1 mi distant, instead of from a hydrant hundred of feet away. In either case this was a short distance drive.

Mitch C

Verified

August 31, 2025 • Stayed at: 027, Loop: OHAR

2

We were there for literally 24 hours and had to evacuate from a fire. No problem. The problem, the camp host!!! Joy was great but her partner Freida did not present herself upon first meeting at all very nicely and was just a very aggressive and not welcoming at all. She even counterdicted what the rules were on the sign by saying quiet time is 8:00pm to 8:00am so not to use generators at all during that time. Sign said 10pm to 6am!!!! Then we tried 2 times to ask questions and what not and both times there was nobody at all at the camp host site and when I mentioned I tried to come ask questions she got very aggressive and said " we were there and haven't left". Hmm weird that a rig pulled in later and then she was there! Just not impressed with the host, however the site is enjoyable and gorgeous the short time we were there! We will go again as long as there is a different camp host!

David I

Verified

August 30, 2025 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: OHAR

4

This is a wonderful campground. We have enjoyed it for the last five years. It would be nice if they got the water system up and running agaiin. Also the bridge needs some new planks. The campground hostess's this year were great!

David I

Verified

August 30, 2025 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: OHAR

4

This is a wonderful campground. We have enjoyed it for the last five years. It would be nice if they got the water system up and running agaiin. Also the bridge needs some new planks. The campground hostess's this year were great!

Aaron W

Verified

August 19, 2025 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: OHAR

4

nice camp ground

Aaron W

Verified

August 19, 2025 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: OHAR

4

nice camp ground

Carla H

Verified

August 17, 2025 • Stayed at: 019, Loop: OHAR

4

The water has been out for a year now, it would be awesome if that got fixed.
Hosts were fantastic and extra helpful.

Carla H

Verified

August 17, 2025 • Stayed at: 019, Loop: OHAR

4

The water has been out for a year now, it would be awesome if that got fixed.
Hosts were fantastic and extra helpful.

Andrea M

Verified

August 14, 2025 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: OHAR

4

Had a great time, as always.

Andrea M

Verified

August 14, 2025 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: OHAR

4

Had a great time, as always.

Location & Directions for Ohara

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

Elevation: 501 ft

Getting There

The campground is located 7 mi off U.S. Highway 12 at Lowell, Idaho, on Selway River Road 223.

Nearest town

Kooskia, ID - 29 mi

About 41 min to downtown

Highway access

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

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Last updated: October 22, 2026

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