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Mackay Bar Campground
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Mackay Bar Campground

Nezperce National Forest · Dixie, ID

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  • Address:Dixie, ID
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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!

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Pet Policy

No pets allowed

Campground Rules

  • No campfires allowed

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Trails at Nezperce National Forest

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Rapid River Trail

Rapid River Trail

8.6 mi2,920 ftdifficult
Sheep Lake Shortcut

Sheep Lake Shortcut

5.1 mi4,213 ftexpert
Lower Cannon Lake

Lower Cannon Lake

8 mi1,995 ftdifficult
Lower Selway River

Lower Selway River

25 mi5,699 ftexpert
Hanover Ridge

Hanover Ridge

10.8 mi2,707 ftdifficult

Within ~30 miles

Trails near Mackay Bar Campground

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Big Creek OHV Loop
Trail

Big Creek OHV Loop

Idaho

80.3 mi20,965 ftgain
Difficult
Salmon River ATV Loop
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Salmon River ATV Loop

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62.6 mi11,168 ftgain
Moderate
Loon Lake Loop Trail
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Loon Lake Loop Trail

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11.9 mi2,156 ftgain
Difficult
Minnehaha Mine Trail
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Minnehaha Mine Trail

Idaho

38.0 mi6,237 ftgain
Expert
Smith Knob Hettinger Ranch OHV Trail
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Smith Knob Hettinger Ranch OHV Trail

Idaho

83.7 mi17,001 ftgain
Difficult
War Eagle Lookout OHV Loop
Trail

War Eagle Lookout OHV Loop

Idaho

44.1 mi6,198 ftgain
Expert

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Hunting units around this campground

During hunting seasons, wear blaze orange and check regulations — see the Idaho hunting page

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