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Anglers and wilderness hikers who pack their own water will get a lot out of the northern creek sites in late July when the apricot trees are fruiting. Summer's the sweet spot, and at $5 a night it's hard to argue.
Price
$5/night
Booking
First-Come
Sites
11 campsites
Season
Year-round
Cell
Unknown
Pets
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Price
$5/night
Booking
First-Come
Sites
11 campsites
Season
Year-round
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Check Policy
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Ebenezer Campground, Forest Rt. 030, North Fork, ID
Anglers and wilderness hikers who pack their own water will get a lot out of the northern creek sites in late July when the apricot trees are fruiting. Summer's the sweet spot, and at $5 a night it's hard to argue.
No potable water means hauling your own supply from town, and North Fork is 34 miles out. Dog owners should also know the northern tree canopy drops enough sap to cause real problems for pets.
Reference information about Ebenezer Campground sourced from official USFS records and forestcamping.com. View official recreation.gov page →
<p>11 campsites on the Wild & Scenic Salmon River. Fishing in the river for cutthroat and rainbow trout, steelhead and whitefish. Trailheads to the west and north of the campground access extensive trail systems, and loop trips can be planned, heading north and west or south and east.</p>
The elevation is 3,400 ft. The campground, on the north side of the Wild and Scenic Salmon River, is separated by Forest Rt. 030. The section on the north side of the road stretches slightly up a slope next to a creek and is the location of several fruit-bearing apricot trees. The camp sites in this section are best suited for tents. The lower or southern section of the campground can accommodate both RVs and tents. Although this section sits on a bluff above the river, none of the camp sites have a clear view of the river. Both sections have a panoramic view of the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness and excellent wildlife viewing opportunities. A bit further west from the campground is the M.T. Saddle Saloon which offers cool, refreshing beverages and some "local color." The campground is the location of the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) Ebenezer Bar Camp F-401. Some cement foundations remain in and around the campground. The enrollees from this camp built Forest Rt. 030 as well as picnic areas and campgrounds. There are interpretive signs at the campground explaining the CCC involvement.
Services provided April 1 through October 31
The water spigots are hand pumps.
Boating on the Wild and Scenic Salmon River. The river is not accessible from campground.
The parking aprons are gravel. An RV waste station with potable water is available for a fee on Forest Rt. 030, 0.8 west of US Rt. 93. Turn west at the "Shoup 17" sign (Forest Rt. 030, not marked) from US Rt. 9, North Fork, ID
In North Fork, ID, at "Shoup 17" sign, turn west onto Forest Rt. 030 (unmarked) and go 34.5 miles to campground (no sign). The campground is on both sides of Forest Rt. 030. NOTE: Pavement ends after 16.9 miles and becomes a river-hugging, single- lane dirt road with turnouts.
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Summer brings the warmest, most reliable conditions. Daytime highs run mid-70s to low 90s F, with nights dropping to the 40s and 50s. The river warms enough for comfortable boating and fishing, and the apricot trees bear fruit late July into August. July and August weekends see the heaviest use, though with only 11 sites the campground doesn't get overwhelmed. Winter transforms the area with snow, and spring melt feeds the creek system.
Warm days (70s–90s), river warm enough for boating/fishing; peak season Apr–Oct with most services available.
Ebenezer Campground offers basic amenities suitable for both tent campers and RVs, providing a rustic camping experience. It has 11 campsites equipped with picnic tables and grilles. Vault toilets are available at the site, and they are noted in user reviews as being well-maintained. However, potable water is not available, and water spigots are hand pumps. Other amenities such as showers, flush toilets, or Wi-Fi are not provided.
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