3.9213 reviewsPrice
$10/night
Booking
First-Come
Sites
7 campsites
Season
Open from early/mid ...
Cell
No Service
Pets
Check Policy
Price
$10/night
Booking
First-Come
Sites
7 campsites
Season
Open from early/mid ...
Cell
No Service
Pets
Check Policy
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43.9351, -109.1786
Anglers, ghost-town explorers, and anyone wanting legitimate solitude at a price that's almost embarrassing. The Wood River runs right through camp for fishing and the rough road to Kirwin's abandoned mining town is worth the 4WD trip. Nights drop into the 30s even in July, so pa
No potable water means hauling everything you'll drink, which rules this out for car campers traveling light. The 16-foot spur limit locks out most RVs. First-come-first-served with only seven sites means summer weekend arrivals are a gamble, and past closures happened with littl
Reference information about Brown Mountain Campground sourced from official USFS records and forestcamping.com. View official recreation.gov page →
<p>This campground hosts seven sites along the beautiful Wood River. The ghost town of Kirwin is located 15 miles west (rough road, 4-wheel drive recommended). This site is <em>not</em> accessible to persons with mobility impairments. There is no cell service available. </p><p>Maximum spur 16 feet with the exception of one spur of 40 feet. No garbage service is available. Please <strong>Pack It Out</strong>. </p>
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Summer delivers the most reliable conditions. Expect daytime highs in the mid-60s to low 80s and nights dropping into the 30s and 40s at this elevation. Trails are clear, the river runs at good levels for fishing and wading, and wildlife is active at dawn and dusk. July and August weekends fill up despite the small site count. Winter buries the area in deep snow and closes access entirely.
Summer cited as 'most reliable' with clear trails and good river levels.
The Brown Mountain Campground features seven camping sites along the picturesque Wood River. The campground has limited amenities. Restrooms are available, and picnic tables are provided at the site. It should be noted that potable water is not available, and campers need to bring their own drinking water. The campground does not provide garbage collection, so visitors must pack out their trash. Reviews highlight the availability of outhouses, fire rings, and the tranquil environment near the Wood River. One user stated, "It offers more space, outhouses, fire rings, and the beautiful Wood River right by the campground."
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