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

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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

David I

Verified

August 19, 2026 Stayed at: 002, Loop: OHAR

5

This is a beautiful and peaceful campground. Know that there is no water so you need to haul in. Not a big deal but something you have to deal with.

Norma Jean S

Verified

August 8, 2026 Stayed at: 006, Loop: OHAR

5

The cedar trees, nearby hiking trail & rock-lined soaking area in the river--if you have a campsite adjacent to river, and campsites were nice. It was 10 degrees cooler and much less smoky than Boise in the Treasure Valley. We only saw one fish jump in the river but there are a several small creeks dumping into the Selway River which might be fished.

Obrien S

Verified

August 7, 2026 Stayed at: 015, Loop: OHAR

5

Clean and awesome

Michael R

Verified

July 28, 2026 Stayed at: 015, Loop: OHAR

3

We love O'Hara. We camp there a couple times every summer. My granddaughter really enjoys the man made pool along the Selway. The only problem I have is there is no potable water available at the campsite. I have a Class C RV and it's not feasible to get water at Johnson Bar. Now that we are being charged $10 to dump our black/gray water they should get that fixed.

larry m

Verified

July 27, 2026 Stayed at: 019, Loop: OHAR

3

the kids got sick i think the berries made them sick

Craig S

Verified

July 19, 2026 Stayed at: 001, Loop: OHAR

4

Very nice this year. Although there is not a camp host. There is a construction crew rebuilding the bridge over O’Hara Creek. The road access up the creek will be closed until the project is completed. There also is no water in the camp, so be prepared.

Shannon N

Verified

July 18, 2026 Stayed at: 020, Loop: OHAR

2

The camp grounds are poorly taken care of and the price is to high considering there is no water

phillip a

Verified

July 18, 2026 Stayed at: 003, Loop: OHAR

4

We always enjoy this place. For most of our stay it wasn't very busy and therefore quiet.

Robert J

Verified

July 18, 2026 Stayed at: 025, Loop: OHAR

4

This campground is a destination for our annual family outing and has been for years. It is a primitive camp spot for sure. Having the water system fixed would be nice as would a camp host. If the campgrounds needed one thing that wouldn't cost them any money it would be overflow parking, Many of the sites aren't big enough if you have trailers, extra cars/trucks, etc. The day use area directly across the river from the bridge should have a section designated as over flow parking on the East side. Another thing to be aware of are the amount of trail and road closures in the area. Off road recreation is limited due to the blow-down caused by the hurricane force winds last winter. The first bridge over O'hara creek is being replaced and that road is closed until late Sept. The only road open to allow access to this side of the mountain range is from the Swiftwater road. The last mile or more of road to Idaho Point was closed due to blow-down.

Dolores V

Verified

July 13, 2026 Stayed at: 024, Loop: OHAR

4

It’s disappointing that they haven’t fixed the water situation. It was surprising to see the bridge construction going on. We missed 4 wheeling up Ohara Creek but we still had good family time.

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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