Mackay Bar
Mackay Bar is a national forest campground in Idaho.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- Idaho
- Coordinates
- 45.40104, -115.47908
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Website
- www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/nezperceclearwater/reca…
About Mackay Bar
Resting near the north bank of the mighty Salmon River, Mackay Bar campground offers three campsites, tables and fire grates. Parking is limited. Access to this campground is via a very rough, winding road with many tight switchbacks. Low-range, 4-wheel drive is recommended, with no trailers. Note: Be considerate of adjacent private ownership. Be Aware of rattlesnakes and poison ivy!
Cell coverage
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Red River Rv Dump · 22 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 3 designated routes (20 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluebird Hole Campsite | Private campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Haynie Bar Campsite | Private campground | 0.3 mi | — | — |
| Haynie Bar Campsite | Private campground | 0.6 mi | — | — |
| Little Buckskin Campsite | Private campground | 0.8 mi | — | — |
| Mike's Campsite | Private campground | 1.1 mi | — | — |
| Painter Beach Campsite | Private campground | 1.1 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.