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Salmon River - Dispersed Camping

Salmon River - Dispersed Camping is located in the Sawtooth National Forest, offering a terrain of forests and riverbanks. Temperatures can range from lows of 20°F in winter to highs of 80°F in summer. Nearby attractions include the Salmon River for fishing and rafting, and the Sawtooth Wilderness for hiking and exploring.

Description

USDA Forest Service

Sawtooth National Forest

The Salmon River Area follows Hwy 75 east along the border of the SNRA White Clouds Wilderness and the Salmon Challis National Forest. There is tremendous fishing in this area for species like steelhead and trout. There are aggressive rapids for rafting and lots of creeks flowing off of the Salmon River. There are fabulous hiking trails leading into the White Clouds Wilderness to the south and trails leading north into the Salmon Challis National Forest. There are a number of campsites along this corridor which are all first-come, first-serve which include the Salmon River campsite, Casino Creek, Riverside, Mormon Bend, Lower O'Brien, Upper O'Brien, Whiskey Flats, Holman Creek and Syder Springs picnic area. Double sites are offered at Casino Creek, Mormon Bend, Lower O'Brien, Upper O'Brien, Salmon River and Holman Creek.

Keep all pets on a leash. Camping stay limits: All occupancy (includes developed/dispersed camping, boats, boat trailers, travel trailers, tents, etc): Occupancy limit is 10 days in a 30 day period within a 30 mile radius for all of SNRA. Motorized vehicles and bicycles are not allowed in any of the designated wilderness areas.

Recreation areas with activity Dispersed Camping: DESIGNATED DISPERSED CAMPING ONLY

All occupancy (includes developed/dispersed camping, boats, boat trailers, travel trailers, tents, etc): Occupancy limit is 10 days in a 30 day period within a 30 mile radius for all of SNRA.

Reservation Info

Keep all pets on a leash. Camping stay limits: All occupancy (includes developed/dispersed camping, boats, boat trailers, travel trailers, tents, etc): Occupancy limit is 10 days in a 30 day period within a 30 mile radius for all of SNRA. Motorized vehicles and bicycles are not allowed in any of the designated wilderness areas.

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Location

Salmon River - Dispersed Camping is located in Idaho

Detail location of campground

Coordinates

44.04083032 N
114.83483467 W

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  • Drive-In
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  • Walk-In
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  • WiFi
    Good
  • Verizon
    Unknown
  • AT&T
    Good
  • T-Mobile
    Available

Site Types

  • Dispersed

Features

For Campers

  • Alcohol
  • Pets

DISPERSED CAMPING

Enjoy dispersed camping on government land and leave no trace. Pack in and pack out. No (or limited) services at this camping area. Permit may be required.


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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the elevation of Salmon River - Dispersed Camping?

    Salmon River - Dispersed Camping is located at 6744 feet.

  • Is there cell phone reception at Salmon River - Dispersed Camping?

    According to campers on TheDyrt.com, Verizon signal is unknown, AT&T is good, and T-Mobile is available.