Established Camping
Hammer Creek Recreation Site
Hammer Creek Recreation Site, near White Bird, Idaho, is a convenient camping destination that caters to both tent and RV campers. With easy access right off US 95, it’s a practical choice for those looking to set up camp without the hassle of navigating rough roads.
This site offers spacious spots, though they can be a bit close together. Visitors appreciate the clean facilities, including flush toilets and picnic tables, making it a comfortable place to unwind after a day of exploring. As one camper noted, “Super clean FLUSH toilets yay!”
The campground is popular among anglers, especially during salmon and steelhead seasons, and it features a boat launch for those looking to hit the water. While some campers mentioned the lack of shade, the nearby river provides a lovely spot to relax, and families have enjoyed spending time by the water with their pets.
Whether you’re fishing, relaxing by the river, or just enjoying the outdoors, Hammer Creek Recreation Site is a great base for your adventures in Idaho.
Description
Bureau of Land Management
Hammer Creek Recreation site is a popular put-in spot for boating the Lower Salmon River via raft, kayak, jet boat or power boat. It has 12 campsites along the Lower Salmon River surrounded by semi-arid mountain peaks. Amenities include drinking water, restrooms and a RV dump station. Other BLM recreation sites along this stretch of river are Island Bar, Lucile, Old Lucile, Shorts Bar, Slate Creek, Skookumchuck, White Bird, Hammer Creek and Pine Bar. Be sure to check those sites for more information and amenities for boat ramps or camping.
Fee Info
Camping is $10 per night per camper, plus $4 per additional vehicle not in tow per night. Camping only allowed at designated numbered campsites. Federal Interagency Access Pass provides for a 50% discount off of the campsite fee.
Location
Hammer Creek Recreation Site is located in Idaho
Directions
Approximately 2.7 miles from Highway 95, near the town of White Bird.
Coordinates
45.76504643 N
116.32537228 W
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Stay Connected
- WiFiUnknown
- VerizonAvailable
- AT&TFair
- T-MobileAvailable
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
Drive Time
- 1 hr 24 min from Lewiston
- 3 hrs 10 min from Walla Walla
- 3 hrs 15 min from Coeur d'Alene
- 3 hrs 40 min from Missoula
