Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest
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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%
32
2
9.6%
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6.4%
10

Dolores V

Verified

August 10, 2025 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: OHAR

3

Need to fix the water and put those new boards on the bridge.

Dolores V

Verified

August 10, 2025 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: OHAR

3

Need to fix the water and put those new boards on the bridge.

Jeff J

Verified

July 21, 2025 • Stayed at: 032, Loop: OHAR

4

It’s a beautiful location

Jeff J

Verified

July 21, 2025 • Stayed at: 032, Loop: OHAR

4

It’s a beautiful location

Christina H

Verified

July 19, 2025 • Stayed at: 025, Loop: OHAR

2

We have camped at O’Hara for years. The camp host they had there this year was kind of ridiculous really. The signs on the bulletin board clearly said quiet time was from 10 PM to 6 AM. However, they told us it was from 8 AM to 8 PM. And we were required to keep our generators off. We can even deal with the “no water” since we have a camper and bring our own. But to charge $14 a night and then not have all the enmities, is kind of ridiculous. The selway river, however was amazing and beautiful.
Our forest service employees need to really work on the campgrounds. They are really not doing well. Seems if something breaks or quits working they just hang a sign and never fix it. Really a shame.

Christina H

Verified

July 19, 2025 • Stayed at: 025, Loop: OHAR

2

We have camped at O’Hara for years. The camp host they had there this year was kind of ridiculous really. The signs on the bulletin board clearly said quiet time was from 10 PM to 6 AM. However, they told us it was from 8 AM to 8 PM. And we were required to keep our generators off. We can even deal with the “no water” since we have a camper and bring our own. But to charge $14 a night and then not have all the enmities, is kind of ridiculous. The selway river, however was amazing and beautiful.
Our forest service employees need to really work on the campgrounds. They are really not doing well. Seems if something breaks or quits working they just hang a sign and never fix it. Really a shame.

Robert J

Verified

July 12, 2025 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: OHAR

3

There is no water in the campground. This is dry camping in a paved spot. Some of the spots can be difficult to get into because of some being tight to get into. There is a lot of hiking in the area, OHV trails, rafting, fishing, and swimming.

Robert J

Verified

July 12, 2025 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: OHAR

3

There is no water in the campground. This is dry camping in a paved spot. Some of the spots can be difficult to get into because of some being tight to get into. There is a lot of hiking in the area, OHV trails, rafting, fishing, and swimming.

Melissa P

Verified

July 7, 2025 • Stayed at: 021, Loop: OHAR

5

We were in site 21. Beautiful and lush. The sites by the river have river access paths, otherwise you need to drive to get down to the river. Well kept area. Saw some garter snakes and a rubber boa.

Melissa P

Verified

July 7, 2025 • Stayed at: 021, Loop: OHAR

5

We were in site 21. Beautiful and lush. The sites by the river have river access paths, otherwise you need to drive to get down to the river. Well kept area. Saw some garter snakes and a rubber boa.

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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