Big Bar
Big Bar is a national forest campground in Idaho.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- Idaho
- Coordinates
- 45.12787, -116.73772
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Website
- www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/payette/recreation/reca…
About Big Bar
This is a large dispersed camping area along the Snake River in Hells Canyon. There are no formal parking or camping units. The camping area is used by both tent campers and RVs. Few amenities exist. There is one outhouse and informational sign near the entrance. Allison Creek Trailhead is across the Hells Canyon Road with access to Allison Creek Trail (#514).
Cell coverage
No coverage data for this location yet.
Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 79 designated routes (146 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Bar Dispersed Camping Area | Free campsite | under 0.1 mi | Free | — |
| Copper Creek Campground | Free campsite | 4.1 mi | Free | — |
| Eagle Bar | National forest camping area | 6.5 mi | — | — |
| Huckleberry | National forest campground | 6.6 mi | — | — |
| Hells Canyon Park | Private campground | 6.9 mi | — | — |
| Ollokot Campground | Private campground | 7.0 mi | — | — |
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Sources. USFS and BLM recreation sites. Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.