Dispersed Camping
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.
Location
Salmon River - Dispersed Camping is located in Idaho
Coordinates
44.04083032 N
114.83483467 W
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Stay Connected
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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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