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28 – North Fork Owyhee Campground

North Fork Campground is a small, semi-developed, BLM campground in Owyhee, Idaho. It’s located in the backcountry of the Owyhee Uplands Backcountry Byway, about 30 miles south of Jordan Valley.

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https://www.blm.gov/visit/north-fork-campground


Coordinates: 42.59308, -116.98185
Elevation: 4797 ft
Difficulty: 2
What to Expect: No info

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Ed Torrey

It’s very dry out there so be careful. nice day mid 70s.

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Trent01

I took the day off to knock of several outstanding challenge sites. Rode the back country byway for the first time. Rained last night, roads soupy and slippy. I was 2-up with my wife. We had a great time. 

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1200GS
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BobbyRay208

We were coming from Grandview via Mud Flat Road. Lots of dust and washboard, It’s a neat little area to visit. I also my have poped a fork seal on this ride.

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Tiger 800
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JRATZ

The rock formation at the back of this campground is amazing

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KTM 500
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Boltupright

Stop two on the long gravel road skirting the south end of the Owyhees. Pleasant ride while contemplating how carniverous the plentiful Mormon crickets are.

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bmw 1250 adv
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FW190Pilot

They need to pave those twisties to the south of the campground. Seems like a waste of some good switchbacks. There was a prescribed burn in progress down by Juniper Mtn. At least that’s what the big orange sign said. Seen up close and also from about 8 miles away (photo), it sure looked like it was more than an Rx burn.

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BMW R1250GSA
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NjD

Beautiful ride on the Owhyee Uplands Backcountry Byway. Overcast and the landscape was green and lush. Day one of an overnighter with BB on our Cabin and Cemetery Tour.

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KTM 890R
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BB445

Stop 4 on our overnighter out in the Owyhee/Jordan Valley/Silver City area. Hit rain on the way in on Campground is still green and the creek was running full. Road still in great condition from Grandview.

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KTM890R
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Justin Wilke

Several crickets, but only one camper. Looks like an interesting spot.

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DR650
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Idabiker

My first time here, how could I live in Idaho so long and not know this was here? Very beautiful spot, I will have to camp here sometime!

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KLR 650 2008
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chatty

Remembered my banner this time 🙂

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Norden
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Caleb Forrey

Stop 4 on the western ramble through Owyhee County…..I’ll be coming back for sure.

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V-Strom 650
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englund

Didn’t camp but it looks like a nice place.

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DR650
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