How do I access Jarbidge River Launch Site?

Jarbidge River Launch Site is a campground in Idaho. There is no fee to camp. First-come, first-served only.

What types of camping are available at Jarbidge River Launch Site?

Jarbidge River Launch Site supports tent camping.

What amenities are at Jarbidge River Launch Site?

On-site amenities include fishing access.

Activity

Tent CampingPrimitive

Site Info

BLM CampgroundFirst Come, First Served

Amenities

Fishing Access

Jarbidge River Launch Site

ID · BLM Campground · BLM

Jarbidge River Launch Site is a blm campground Idaho. This primitive-level campground offers tent camping. No fees. Amenities include fishing access.

At a Glance

Site Type

BLM Campground

Hookups

None

Experience

Primitive

Fees

Free

Season

Year-Round

Pets

Unknown

Cell Service

poor

Poor Cell Signal

Spotty coverage — may work in some areas

Verizon: weakAT&T: weakT-Mobile: none

About This Location

The Jarbidge River Launch Site is a free, primitive BLM campground in Idaho perfect for self-sufficient tent campers. Located near Murphy Hot Springs, this remote, year-round site offers direct access to prime fishing and challenging whitewater, providing an ideal off-the-grid escape for adventurous paddlers and anglers seeking true wilderness.

Experience the raw, untamed beauty of Idaho’s wilderness at the Jarbidge River Launch Site. This primitive BLM campground offers a secluded basecamp for adventurous spirits, situated at the confluence of the West and East Forks of the Jarbidge River. While the site is best suited for self-sufficient tent campers looking for a rugged experience, it provides direct fishing access and a front-row seat to the river's challenging whitewater. Accessible by two-wheel drive, this year-round, free site is located just two miles north of Murphy Hot Springs. Perfect for paddlers and anglers seeking solitude, it offers a true off-the-grid escape into one of the West's most remote landscapes.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I access Jarbidge River Launch Site?: Jarbidge River Launch Site is a campground in Idaho. There is no fee to camp. First-come, first-served only.
What types of camping are available at Jarbidge River Launch Site?: Jarbidge River Launch Site supports tent camping.
What amenities are at Jarbidge River Launch Site?: On-site amenities include fishing access.

Location data: BLM · Weather: National Weather Service · Coordinates: 42.0464, -115.3878