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Recently renovated, this campground features nine campsites along the Secesh River. Several campsites are available for stock use. Local activities include fly fishing, mountain biking, hiking to Loon Lake and kayaking in the Secesh River. Trails lead south from the campground, down canyons cut by the Secesh River and Victor Creek (Secesh River Trail #080, Loon Lake Trail #081). Non-motorized trails lead up into the Loon Mountains (Loon Creek Trail #084). Hitching racks are available for equestrians in the horse camp, as well as accessible restrooms. The old mining town of Warren is located down the road. No hook-ups. Please pack out your trash.
From McCall, go north 36 miles on the Warren Wagon Road (Forest Road 21) then 1 mile south on Forest Road 378.
The bridge was a nice addition you no longer have to walk or ride through Chinook redds. Outhouses available and campsite picnic tables.
This place is beautiful but the road into it is very narrow not for anything over 30 ft long u can get in getting out is another thing no turn outs its supposed to be equine only ummm noot !!!! Nothing is marked its a huge guessing game on which camp to camp at theres a sign that says no big trailers but yet theres enough room to park my trailer the hitching post are at the first camp hiddin in the bushes at the beginning of entering one was pulled over theres dirt bikes all over side by sides theres toilets no trash cans bathrooms are discusting theres potable water onsite the river has great access u high line ur horses people park all over so u better know how to back up this campsite is beautiful no doubt but needs horse trailes marked verses bikes and motorcycles up to loon lake we encounterd alote of dangerous moments with dirt bikes and bikes people and dogs thank god everyone was super kool and nowhere to get off trailes downed trees everywhere steep cliffs if your horse isnt seasond mt horse this campsite trailes arnt for u lots of bridges to cross tiney scktchy ones
This is a very isolated yet beautiful campground. It's probably a solid 30+ minute drive on a dirt road, but totally worth the trip to the car wash when you get home.
There are two sections of camp sites. I stayed in the first camp area. There were only two additional sites occupied, and this was on a summer weekend. I didn't need a double space, but I paid the extra $5 as it was well worth it. The single spaces don't seem to have very much shade and they are tiny. The double spaces have all the room you'll need and plenty of shade.
Be sure to bring cash in incremental amounts because there will be no one there to give you change. I ended up paying $40 instead of $30 because of this. Singles are $10/night and doubles are $15.
The camp sites have fire pits with an attached grill/adjustable grate. They also have convenient metal tables for putting hot pans on or coffee pots.
Also, the first area of camp sites is close to the river, so you can hear it the entire time. It's a slow moving river, so it's not too loud. I also went into the river to pan for gold and it was one of the most soothing and relaxing experiences I've ever had. My boyfriend and his brother spent most of the day flyfishing and they each caught rainbow trout using a #12 caddis pattern. The water is low and warm enough to where you can wade with shorts or even roll your pants up. Water shoes or shoes with good grips are helpful because there are small rocks in the river.
One day of camping at this place left a memory that I'll have for my entire life. One thing to take note of is that we went in August thinking it wouldn't be too cold at night and we were wrong! It probably got down to 40 degrees; pack accordingly! The day temp was a perfect high 70's- low 80's. Will return as often as possible.
This was a 10/10 experience, I loved it and I think you will too! There is plenty of space, gorgeous river and I slept amazingly, the white noise was fantastic. Make sure to pack pants and long sleeves. The mosquitos weren't too awful, But you definitely need bug spray. Not alot of neighbors, so the camp was basically ours.
