Ohara
Campground

Closure in the area
There's a closure order in Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest. It doesn't name Ohara, so check the source for the area it covers.
Updated 250 Road Closure
Agency closure covering Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest · USFS · Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest
Selway Falls Campground Closure
Agency alert covering Moose Creek Ranger District · Order 01-17-06-26-003 · USFS · Moose Creek Ranger District
O'Hara Beach Area Closure
Agency alert covering Moose Creek Ranger District · Order 01-17-06-26-00 · USFS · Moose Creek Ranger District
Laird Park Water Unavailable For 2026 Season
Agency alert covering Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest · USFS · Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest
As of · Source: USFS · Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
Overview O'Hara Campground sits along the Selway River amid lush vegetation and old cedar trees. This is the largest campground on the Selway, with 32 sites, and makes a great base for exploring all the recreational activities and attractions in the area. *Water is currently unavailable at this campground as it is under maintenence for the 2024 season. Water and dump station can be found at Cedar Flats, 1.5 miles from campground on Selway Road. Recreation The Selway River is a destination fly fishing experience for cutthroat and rainbow trout and is also well-known for whitewater rafting. Several trailheads for hiking and biking can be accessed from Selway River Road and lead into the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness area. Facilities The campground offers single-family sites, many of which are accessible. Each site is equipped with a picnic table, campfire ring and paved parking spur. Vault toilets, drinking water and bear-resistant dumpsters are provided. Natural Features In the heart of north central Idaho, rugged peaks, deep canyons, dense forests and remote wilderness comprise the Nez Perce National Forest. Due in large part to dramatic elevational differences, the forest supports a wide variety of vegetation, from cedar groves to desert ecosystems. O'Hara is located in the Selway Wild and Scenic River Corridor, an area known for its rugged natural beauty and wildlife. Nearby Attractions An 11 mile sightseeing drive from Lowell to Selway Falls offers visitors opportunities to appreciate the pristine beauty of the Selway Wild and Scenic River and picturesque Selway Falls. O'Hara is near the Fenn Ranger Station, which is on the National Register of Historic Places.
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More in Elk CityBest months: June and September. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.
Jan
36° / 26°
18 wet
Feb
43° / 28°
16 wet
Mar
52° / 31°
18 wet
Apr
61° / 36°
17 wet
May
72° / 42°
15 wet
Jun
78° / 48°
12 wet
Jul
90° / 53°
6 wet
Aug
90° / 52°
5 wet
Sep
78° / 45°
7 wet
Oct
61° / 38°
13 wet
Nov
44° / 31°
17 wet
Dec
36° / 27°
18 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Fenn Rs, ID, 1.1 mi away at 1,560 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
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Clearwater River
~1h 17m drive
Clearwater River is a stream in Idaho.
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Dworshak State Park-Freeman Creek
~1h 25m drive
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Fenn Pond
~3 min drive
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Florence Lake
~27 min drive
Florence Lake is a 30-acre lake near Kooskia, Idaho, at about 6,304 feet. It is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
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Dworshak Reservoir
~1h 25m drive
Dworshak Reservoir is a 16,192-acre reservoir in Idaho.
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Elizabeth Lake
~28 min drive
Elizabeth Lake is a 29-acre lake near Kooskia, Idaho, at about 5,875 feet. It is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
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North Three Links Lakes
~29 min drive
North Three Links Lakes is a 23-acre lake near Kooskia, Idaho, at about 6,791 feet. It is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
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Rock Lake
~32 min drive
Rock Lake is an 8-acre lake near Kooskia, Idaho, at about 5,879 feet. It is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
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Five Mile Pond
~44 min drive
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California Lake
~52 min drive
California Lake is a 9-acre lake near Kooskia, Idaho, at about 6,257 feet. It is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.