USDA Forest Service · Idaho
Big Bar Camping Area
USDA Forest Service · Idaho, United States
- Drinking water
- No
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Elevation
- 1,742 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile none · AT&T none · Verizon none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Nearest town
- Cambridge, ID
Season dates aren't confirmed for this campground yet - opening and closing dates haven't been verified. Check the operator's page or call ahead before you plan a trip.
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About
US Forest Service campground. This is a large dispersed camping area along the Snake River in Hells Canyon. There are no formal parking or camping units. The camping area is used by both tent campers and RVs. Few amenities exist. There is one outhouse and informational sign near the entrance. Allison Creek Trailhead is across the Hells Canyon Road with access to Allison Creek Trail (#514). Pack out what you pack in. Not reservable through Recreation.gov, so plan on first-come, first-served; check with the ranger district for current conditions and fees.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40° | 29° | 6° | 49° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 42° | 32° | 4° | 52° | 10 of 11 |
| March | 49° | 37° | 22° | 67° | 5 of 11 |
| April | 54° | 39° | 27° | 77° | 2 of 11 |
| May | 66° | 48° | 37° | 86° | 0 of 11 |
| June | 79° | 55° | 42° | 93° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 94° | 66° | 51° | 105° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 93° | 66° | 54° | 103° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 80° | 59° | 49° | 94° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 65° | 48° | 35° | 82° | 0 of 10 |
| November | 50° | 39° | 15° | 67° | 5 of 10 |
| December | 40° | 30° | 14° | 52° | 9 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
Trails nearby
- Buck Creek NRA Trailhead · 5.0 mi as the crow flies · Drive there
- Sheep Rock Trailhead · 5.5 mi as the crow flies
Sheep Rock 0.4 mi Hike · Drive there - Bear Creek Trailhead · 6.9 mi as the crow flies
Little Bear Creek 5.5 mi Hike · Drive there - PO Saddle Trailhead · 7.3 mi as the crow flies · Drive there
- Deep Creek Stairway Trailhead · 8.0 mi as the crow flies
Deep Creek Stairway 0.3 mi Hike · Drive there
All 357 trails in Payette National Forest · All 1 trails in Wallowa-Whitman National Forest
Trailheads the Park Service and the Forest Service map, within 10 miles as the crow flies; each trail's page has its length, climbing and the Service's description.
Nearby campgrounds
- Huckleberry · USDA Forest Service · 7 mi · 10 sites
- OlloKot Campground · USDA Forest Service · 7 mi · 13 sites
- Blackhorse Campground · USDA Forest Service · 7 mi · 14 sites
- Coverdale Campground · USDA Forest Service · 9 mi · 7 sites
- Black Lake Campground · USDA Forest Service · 10 mi · 4 sites
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