Campground
MACKAY BAR
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Nearby trails
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Activities
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Campgrounds
About MACKAY BAR
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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MACKAY BAR
Sun & Moon
1:51 PM
Sunrise
7:30 PM
Solar Noon
1:09 AM
Sunset
Golden Hour AM → 2:31 PM
Golden Hour PM ← 12:29 AM
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Waning Crescent
1% illuminated
Live11h 17m of daylight
MACKAY BAR
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LiveSep 15 – Oct 15 · Based on historical averages
MACKAY BAR
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Off Season
October — October conditions
LivePrime season: June – August
Nearby Trails
Salmon River Trail East
expert · 10.17 mi · 2593 ft gain
Painter Trail #213
expert · 3.95 mi · 4317 ft gain
Horse Heaven Trail
expert · 11.49 mi · 6572 ft gain
Usfs Trail 224 Trail
hard · 2.51 mi · 49 ft gain
INDIAN CREEK
hard · 2.31 mi · 648 ft gain
Rim
hard · 12.95 mi · 875 ft gain
Lemhi
hard · 12.05 mi · 318 ft gain
JERSEY RIDGE
moderate · 8.56 mi · 1243 ft gain
Things to Do
Mackay Bar
MACKAY BAR
Bluebird Hole Campsite
Bluebird Hole Campsite
Haynie Bar Campsite
Haynie Bar Campsite
Little Buckskin Campsite
Little Buckskin Campsite
Salmon River Trail East
path · Salmon River Trail East
Mike's Campsite
Mike's Campsite
Painter Beach Campsite
Painter Beach Campsite
Painter Trail #213
path · Painter Trail #213
