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Shiefer Campground

Shiefer Campground is an undeveloped site on the Salmon River with views of the South Fork canyon country all around. Trails lead along the river into the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness. A shorter trail leads to Pilot Peak lookout. Please pack out your trash. This campground takes several hours to reach by car from McCall and is not serviced on a regular basis.

Reservations

General Information

Open 24 hours/day

No Fees are required for this site.

No fee

Dogs are welcome in all campgrounds, picnic areas, and on trails. We recommend you keep your dog on a leash. Never leave them unattended. Dogs allowed to roam freely can frighten or injure wildlife, disturb other forest visitors, and create impacts to natural resources.

A white and green office building is pictured surrounded by trees and covered in snow.

Address: 102 West Lake Street McCall, ID 83638
Phone: 208-634-0400
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8 am-12:30 pm and 1 pm-4:30 pm (Closed on federal holidays)

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 45.174568

Longitude: -115.579507

Elevation

3,050

Directions

From McCall, go north on Warren Wagon Road (Forest Road #21), then east on Forest Road #340. You will travel through the towns of Secesh and Warren, Idaho. Warren is a great place to stop and see historic mining houses and sites. Plan on 2-3 hours to get to Shiefer Campground from McCall.

Facility and Amenity Information

Accessibility

Restrooms

Restrooms are available at this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Picnic Tables

Picnic tables are available at this site.

Horse/Pack Animal Information

Horse/Pack animals are not allowed at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

Last updated March 21st, 2025