Lower James Ranch Campsite Camping Area

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Last Updated: February 12, 2026

Lower James Ranch Campsite is situated in the beautiful Idaho wilderness and offers stunning views of the surrounding mountains and meadows.


Summary

The campsite is located close to the Jim McClure-Jerry Peak Wilderness area and is an ideal location for hiking and exploring the area. The campground offers basic amenities such as toilets, picnic tables, and fire rings, and has both reservable and first-come-first-served campsites available. There are 12 campsites available, with space for up to eight people per site. The best time to visit is during the summer months when temperatures average around 70°F during the day and 40°F at night. Visitors can enjoy a variety of outdoor activities, including fishing, hunting, and wildlife viewing. Overall, Lower James Ranch Campsite provides a peaceful and scenic camping experience for nature lovers.



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Nearby Streamflow Levels

Lower James Ranch CampsiteSF SALMON RIVER NR KRASSEL RANGER STATION ID Preview Sf Salmon River Nr Krassel Ranger Station Id
341.0cfs
341cfs
Lower James Ranch CampsiteSF CLEARWATER RIVER NR ELK CITY ID Preview Sf Clearwater River Nr Elk City Id
41.6cfs
42cfs
Lower James Ranch CampsiteJOHNSON CREEK AT YELLOW PINE ID Preview Johnson Creek At Yellow Pine Id
167.0cfs
167cfs
Lower James Ranch CampsiteLITTLE SALMON RIVER AT RIGGINS ID Preview Little Salmon River At Riggins Id
415.0cfs
415cfs
Lower James Ranch CampsiteSUGAR CREEK NR STIBNITE Preview Sugar Creek Nr Stibnite
5.39cfs
5cfs
Lower James Ranch CampsiteEFSF SALMON R ABV SUGAR CRK NR STIBNITE Preview Efsf Salmon R Abv Sugar Crk Nr Stibnite
14.1cfs
14cfs

Camping Essential Practices

Pack It In, Pack It Out
Take all trash, food scraps, and gear back with you to keep campsites clean and protect wildlife.
Respect Wildlife
Observe animals from a distance, store food securely, and never feed wildlife to maintain natural behavior and safety.
Know Before You Go
Check weather, fire restrictions, trail conditions, and permit requirements to ensure a safe and well-planned trip.
Minimize Campfire Impact
Use established fire rings, keep fires small, fully extinguish them, or opt for a camp stove when fires are restricted.
Leave What You Find
Preserve natural and cultural features by avoiding removal of plants, rocks, artifacts, or other elements of the environment.

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