North Fork Owyhee Wilderness; North Fork Campground;

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Picnic Table Picnic Table
River Access River Access

About North Fork Campground

A small popular semi-developed site offers camping and picnicking in the scenic beauty of the North Fork of the Owyhee River Canyon, much of which was designated Wilderness in March 2009. There is no potable water at this site.

Campground Amenities

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Picnic Table Picnic Table
River Access River Access
Cooking and Fire

Cooking and Fire

  • Picnic Table
Water Access

Water Access

  • River Access
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Jim White

Jim White

August 7, 2023 Google Maps

Good campground. In late July there were many many Mormon crickets and not good for SXS except a ride to 3 Forks Hot Springs.

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Sam Milewsky

Sam Milewsky

July 5, 2023 Google Maps

Beautiful BLM campground on the North Fork. Plenty of shady sites for a tent and good RV spots as well. This would be a good spot to set up a basecamp to explore the area from. Pit toilets.

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Carol Louise Moore (KCMOOREFAMILY)

Carol Louise Moore (KCMOOREFAMILY)

May 22, 2023 Google Maps

Family-friendly and ♿️ handicap accessibility. If you decide to head over to Three Forks Hotsprings, make sure you are in a good four-wheeler or side by side. Otherwise, this is a great spot with cars and motor homes.
Dog friendly, with a few camp sites with grills. 7 day use limit and no firearms to be discharged. They ask you to use the grill provided for fires.
There is no playground for kids, but there are trails to explore.
Great view of the surrounding high canyon walls. I saw a few side by sides and motor homes being used.

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David Gullickson

David Gullickson

June 4, 2022 Google Maps

An excellent campground, well maintained, well worth the scenic drive. Many campsites have river access. Quiet area, but you might catch a show from Mountain Home; we saw and heard F-15s the entire time we were there. Off and on the locals drive through with their horse trailers. Fire pits, grills and picnic tables at many of the sites, if not all. A path leading towards the river was flooded fairly deep so there might be even more we didn't see but I imagine in summer it's dry. None of the campsites were wet despite the recent rain. Bathrooms were well stocked with toilet paper and were clean and dry. Pack out your trash and bring your own water.

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Stacy Gulley

Stacy Gulley

October 13, 2020 Google Maps

Great place to camp, right on the water. Bathrooms available, some spots had tables and fire rings.
The hiking was awesome as was the scenery.
Plenty of places to ride 4 wheelers also.i will definatley go back.

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Location & Directions for North Fork Campground

Juniper Mountain Road, Murphy, ID 83650 United States

Elevation: 1,460 ft

Nearest town

Murphy, ID - 98 mi

About over 2 hr (125 min) to downtown

Policies & Rules

Cancellation policy

  • Reservation fees are non-refundable. For campsites, cabins, lookouts, yurts, group sites, and similar stays, we charge a reservation service fee of $8.
  • Standard cancellations usually have a $10 cancellation fee. Customers can generally cancel before the check-in date online.
  • Late cancellation rules differ by stay type.
    • Individual campsites: cancelling after 12:00am local time the day before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
    • Cabins, lookouts, and yurts: cancelling less than 14 days before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
    • One-night reservations: a late cancellation usually forfeits the full amount paid, up to the total original reservation cost.
  • Modifications are allowed before the cut-off window, but fees depend on the change. Changing to dates completely outside the original reservation dates may trigger a $10 change fee. Extending or shortening a stay that still includes original dates usually has no change fee, though refunds may depend on timing and facility rules. Switching to the same type of campsite for the same dates usually has no change fee, but price differences are charged or refunded.
  • Early departures may or may not be refunded. At certain facilities, partial refunds may be possible if staff can mark the site available for other visitors. No refund is given for a night if the early departure is requested after that day's check-out time.
  • Security deposits are separate. Security deposits may be refunded to the original payment method if the facility is left in acceptable condition, as determined by the property.

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Last updated: October 7, 2026

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