Mulebridge Campground


Area Status: Open
Mulebridge Campground campsite

Mulebridge campground has four campsites on the North Fork of the Salmon River, and is located at the trailhead for the North Fork trail.

**Effective October 23 - no water or trash service is available for the winter season.**

 

At a Glance

Current Conditions: 10/30/23 Campground is open with no services.
Fees: No fee
Usage: Light
Restrictions: There is no garbage service at this campground. Please pack out all of your own trash. Water is for stock only, and must be filtered or boiled to be used for drinking/ cooking. Camping limit 14 days.
Closest Towns: Sawyers Bar, Etna
Water: Water for horses only, Not for Drinking
Restroom: Vault
Operated By: US Forest Service

General Information

Directions: From Etna, take the Sawyers Bar Rd for approx. 20 miles to the Idlewild campground. Take the dirt road from Idlewild 2 miles upstream to the Mule Bridge campground.

Recreation Map

Map showing recreational areas. Map Information

Activities

Campground Camping

RV Camping

River and Stream Fishing

Special Designations Regulations for the Salmon, Scott and Klamath Rivers are published in May each year in "Freshwater & Ocean Sport Fishing Supplement"
Fish Species Trout
Water Temperature Water temperature fluctuates with seasons, flow level and water depth.
Water/Flow Level Water flow in creeks and rivers fluctuate with seasons, rainfall and snow pack.

Day Hiking

Day hike into the Marble Mountains Wilderness along the scenic North Fork of the Salmon River on the North Fork Trail. Wilderness permits are not required. Day hikers should always yield to horses and livestock on the trail. Speaking to horses in a quiet voice will help them stay calm as they pass you.
Fire Information A current California Campfire Permit is required to use a camp stove, barbecue or have a campfire outside the developed campground. Local fire restrictions supersede the campfire permit. Inquire at the Ranger Station before having a fire.
Difficulty Level: Intermediate to Difficult

Backpacking

Backpack into the Marble Mountains Wilderness along the scenic North Fork of the Salmon River on the North Fork Trail. Wilderness permits are not required. Backpackers should always yield to horses and livestock on the trail. Speaking to horses in a quiet voice will help them stay calm as they pass you.
Fire Information A current California Campfire Permit is required to use a camp stove, barbecue or have a campfire. Local fire restrictions supersede the campfire permit. Inquire at the Ranger Station before having a fire.
Difficulty Level: Intermediate to Difficult

Horse Camping

Small trailhead campground on the North Fork of the Salmon with a corral for public use. The Forest Service requests and recommends bringing certified weed free feed for horses entering the wilderness.
No. of Sites 4
Reservation Info Reservations not available. All sites are first come, first served.
Size Restrictions Yes
Fire Information Campfires in fire rings provided, subject to local restrictions.
Corrals Yes
Loading Ramp No
Watering Tank Stock water only.
No. of Accessible sites None
Hitching Rails Yes. Do not tie horses to trees living or dead. Do not tie to corral rails or posts.
Difficulty Level: Intermediate

Horse Riding

Small trailhead campground on the North Fork of the Salmon with a corral for public use. There is overnight horse camping and day use parking for trailers. The Forest Service requests and recommends bringing certified weed free feed for horses entering the wilderness.
Size Restrictions Yes
Corrals Yes
Hitching Rails Yes. Do not tie horses to trees living or dead. Do not tie to corral rails or posts.
Water Availability Horse Water
Difficulty Level: Intermediate to Difficult

Viewing Wildlife

A good area for riparian wildlife along the river and forest birding. Some small mammals frequent the campsites.

Swimming

Swimming, wading and water play off the gravel bar on the North Fork of the Salmon River.
Clothing Requirements Swimming attire required.
Water Temperature Water temperature fluctuates with seasons, flow level and water depth.
Water/Flow Level Water flow in creeks and rivers fluctuate with seasons, rainfall and snow pack.
Difficulty Level: Intermediate to Difficult

Recreation Areas

Recreation Activities

Location

 
  Latitude : 
41.35625

  Longitude : 
-123.07560

  Elevation : 
2800'