O'Hara Saddle Campground
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$0.00 - $0.00 / night
Campsite Fees
Standard Site Fee$0.00
Hookup Site Fee$0.00
Premium Site Fee$0.00
Hike and Bike Site Fee$0.00
Group Site Fee$0.00
Food Storage Locker Fee$0.00
The campground is free to use and does not charge any camping fees.
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About this campground
Perched high on an open ridge where meadow meets sky, O'Hara Saddle Campground offers a true back-to-basics wilderness experience. This intimate, primitive site features just two camp pads with fire rings, making it perfect for those seeking solitude and simplicity. Popular among hunters during big game season, this remote outpost strips camping down to its essence—no toilets, no amenities, just you and the raw beauty of the Idaho wilderness.
O'Hara Saddle Campground provides basic camping accommodations and is intended for OHV users and hunters.
Weather and SeasonsWinter transforms O'Hara Saddle into a pristine wonderland, where temperatures regularly dip into the 20s and fresh snowfall blankets the meadows. Expect crisp, cold conditions with daytime highs hovering around freezing (33.7°F) and nighttime lows plunging to 21°F. The ridge top location means you'll experience the full force of mountain weather, with moderate snowfall accumulations of 4-5 inches creating a stunning alpine landscape that rewards the hardy adventurer.
ElevationThe campground's ridge-top setting places you literally on top of the world, where the thin mountain air meets expansive views. While the exact elevation remains unspecified, the location promises that exhilarating feeling of camping at altitude, where mornings dawn crisp and clear, and the stars seem close enough to touch.
Natural Features and SceneryWhere wildflower meadows give way to dense forest, O'Hara Saddle occupies a magical transition zone that showcases the best of the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests. From your campsite on the ridge, sweeping vistas unfold across open landscapes dotted with stands of evergreens. This remote sanctuary offers uninterrupted views of rolling meadows that stretch toward forested hillsides, creating a serene backdrop for stargazing and wildlife watching in one of Idaho's most untouched corners.
Geological RegionNestled within the vast expanse of the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests, O'Hara Saddle sits atop a scenic ridge where diverse ecosystems converge. This unique geological position creates a natural balcony overlooking a patchwork of open meadows and dense forest. The ridge-top location showcases the region's characteristic landscape—rolling terrain carved by ancient geological forces, now clothed in verdant meadows and stands of conifers that define this corner of the Northern Rockies.
Campsite details
AccessibilityNo specific accessibility features are mentioned for this campground.
Sites SizeThe campground offers two small camp pads.
Sites PrivacyThe campground is located on an open ridge top at the edge of a meadow, which may offer limited privacy.
Total Campsites2 campsites
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Groups
No group camping facilities are detailed for this campground.
Tents
Tents are allowed
RV vehicles
RV vehicles are not allowed
Primitive
Primitive are allowed
Reservable
Reservations are not allowed
Site layoutThe campground consists of two camp pads and fire rings located on a ridge top.
Reservation PlatformsNo reservations are needed; the campground operates on a first-come, first-served basis.
Walk-in AvailabilityAll sites are first-come, first-served and cannot be reserved in advance.
Cancellation PolicyThe campground does not accept reservations; thus, no cancellation policy applies.
Amenities available
Fire rings
Activities you can enjoy
The campground is primarily used by hunters during big game season and by off-highway vehicle (OHV) enthusiasts.
Winter Activities
The campground is heavily used during big game hunting season, indicating usage during colder months.Water Sports
No water sports activities are mentioned for this campground.Campground rules
- Pets are not allowed
- Campfires are permitted within the designated fire rings.
Hazards
General hazardsNo specific hazards have been reported, but the lack of a toilet and the presence of wildlife should be noted.
Weather forecast
77
°F
Aug 25
Monday
Clear sky
Precipitation: 0%
Moderate wind, may affect light items
Humidity: 23%
Very dry conditions, stay hydrated
Wind: 6.9 mph
Moderate wind, may affect light items
Clear sky
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Good to know
Trash and recyclingNo information is provided about trash or recycling facilities at this campground.
Common complaintsThe lack of a toilet is the most significant drawback.
Campground Map
Driving directionsTraveling east on Hwy. 14 into Elk City, turn left on Sweeney Hill Road at the convenience store and Laundromat, cross the bridge over Elk Creek and stay right at the next junction. You will travel along open meadows on your right for 2 or 3 miles. At the T in the road about 4 miles out of Elk City, stay left. Proceed approximately one mile to the Y junction and turn left on Erickson Ridge Road #283. Continue to the junction with Road #464. The campground is directly across the road.
The campground is accessible via a combination of paved roads and secondary roads. Some of these roads traverse open meadows, and navigation challenges are minimal if directions are followed closely.Nearby places
Elk City, approximately 5 miles from the campground.
Nearby supplies
Convenience store and Laundromat in Elk City, 5 miles away, offer basic supplies.
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Last updated August 10, 2025