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Shorts Bar Recreation Site

9 Reviews

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Location

Shorts Bar Recreation Site is located in Idaho

Directions

2 miles east of Riggins, Idaho

Coordinates

45.41413304 N
116.30196955 W

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Access

Drive-In
Park next to your site
Walk-In
Park in a lot, walk to your site.
Boat-In
Sites accessible by watercraft.

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Site Types

Tent Sites
RV Sites
Standard (Tent/RV)
Dispersed
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Features

For Campers

ADA Access
Trash
Picnic Table
Phone Service
Toilets
Alcohol
Pets
Fires

For Vehicles

Pull-Through Sites
Big Rig Friendly

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Mark S.

Traveler

Reviewed Aug. 5, 2023

Not worth the drive

If your just going for a day trip to the hot springs it's ok. Camping not so much, the photos tell you everything. They haven't but money into this place since inception. Very sad. Only 6 viable spots with one of those next to the bathroom and garage cans. We got (lucky) and were at the end next to the highway.

Site10

Month of VisitSeptember

Jersey G.

Traveler

Reviewed Nov. 16, 2022

Great Riverside Campground

Our unplanned stop here was awesome. Was headed to McCall for the weekend when a rockslide shut down the highway. So we had to immediately change plans and ended up here.

It is mostly a wide-open parking lot where you can park on the edge above the river or even next to the toilet facilities for quick access.

The people were great and it was fun watching the rafters float by on their way to Riggins.

We will definitely stay here again when we get down that way again!

SiteOverlooking the River

Month of VisitAugust

Rob N.

Guide

Reviewed Oct. 8, 2021

Great for a night

Stopped for a night between Coeur D’Alane and Boise. There are lots of spots along this route to stop. The difference here is you have some wifi being in Riggins. Huge area with the ability to fit rigs of all sizes.

Month of VisitNovember

Kyle G.

Guide

Reviewed Feb. 28, 2021

Great Night

We stopped here on our way back from Boise to Spokane after picking up our camper in mid-February. A few others pulled in for the night, but still plenty of space. The wind swirled at night, but the rain was nice. There are a couple of spots where you can stay for longer, but mostly good for an overnight.

Hannah W.

Legend

Reviewed Jul. 31, 2020

Beach Camping

This campground does not have many amenities, but it is right on the Salmon River. This is a nice spot to go in the spring when it's warm in the valley but still cold up on the mountains. This is dry camping. There are no facilities. But there is a beach!

Jacqueline M.

Scout

Reviewed Jun. 8, 2019

Great spot

Great spot for dry camping

Courtney R.

Guide

Reviewed Oct. 1, 2018

Camping on the beach

Camped out on the bar and it was nice! There is area to pull up your RV too as well. Good fishing spot!

Ed E.

Legend

Reviewed May. 31, 2018

Nice Camping Beaches near Great Fishing on the Salmon River!

This spot is for tent campers and maybe some pop-up trailers. It is dry camping and they do have some restrooms in the area. Nice sandy beaches for those that want to relax near the roaring sound of the river. Great salmon and smallmouth fishing upstream or downstream. Downstream is the confluence of the Salmon River and the Little Salmon River near the town of Riggins, ID. There is an Elk Farm on the other side of the road up the hill from the campsites. During the rut season (fall) you can hear their bugles echo through the canyon. If you are an experienced paddler, you can kayak this stretch of the Salmon River. Just be careful of the fishing boats that can sometimes cruise through this stretch at high speeds. Some parts of the season, the campsites can fill up. It is first come, first serve. Pack out what you pack in and keep the site clean :-)

Month of VisitNovember

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Katherine B.

Ranger

Reviewed May. 26, 2018

Nice river site

This is a busy site, lots of paddler traffic, but does make for a nice evening by the river. Bonus elk farm on the ridge, at the right season you might hear them bugle.

Several vault toilets, even an ADA one.

If you have dogs, be sure to check them for ticks. We found a few here.

Month of VisitJune