04 reviewsPrice
Free
Booking
First-Come
Sites
1 campsites
Season
Year-round
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
Price
Free
Booking
First-Come
Sites
1 campsites
Season
Year-round
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
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Shiefer Campground is an undeveloped site on the Salmon River
Solitude-seekers and wilderness hikers willing to pack everything in and out will find a hard-to-beat base camp here. The Pilot Peak lookout trail and Frank Church trailhead are right at your doorstep, and summer nights cool to the low 50s after 90-degree canyon days.
No potable water on-site means hauling your own for the entire trip, and the drive from McCall runs 2-3 hours. Anyone expecting maintained facilities or a backup site if it's occupied will be frustrated by a single first-come spot with no reservations.
Reference information about Shiefer Campground sourced from official USFS records and forestcamping.com. View official recreation.gov page →
<p>Shiefer Campground is an undeveloped site on the Salmon River with views of the South Fork canyon country all around. Elevation 3050 feet. Trails lead along the river into the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness. A shorter trail leads to Pilot Peak lookout. Please pack out your trash. This campground takes several hours to reach by car from McCall and is not serviced on a regular basis.</p>
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Summer is the main season. Daytime temperatures run 75–90°F, nights drop to 45–55°F. Skies stay clear, precipitation is rare, and the river calms down after spring runoff, making it better for fishing and boating. Water access and trailheads are most reliable from June through September. Weekends see moderate use, but traffic stays light compared to lower-elevation campgrounds near McCall. Winter brings snow and cold, though the dry air keeps conditions less harsh than you'd expect at higher elevations.
Summer noted as main season; temps 75–90°F and river calms after spring runoff.
Shiefer Campground is an undeveloped site located on the Salmon River with trails leading into the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness and Pilot Peak lookout. Facilities are minimal, and visitors are advised to pack out their trash. The campground is not serviced regularly and takes several hours to reach by car from McCall. The site offers restrooms and picnic tables but lacks potable water and other developed amenities.
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