Kirkwood Ranch

Directions

Although access is primarily by boat on the Snake River, you can also access it on the Snake River trails.From White Bird, Idaho head south on Highway 95 for about 0.5 miles to Old Highway 95 at mile marker 222 (sign indicates Pittsburg Landing and Hammer Creek Recreation Area); Turn right on Old Hihgway 95 and go about 1 mile to the bridge crossing the Salmon River; Turn left and cross the bridge; Immediately after the bridge turn left on the Deer Creek Road (also known as Forest Road 493); Travel on the Deer Creek Road for 17 miles to Forest Road 493A; Turn left on Forest Road 493A and go 1.6 miles to end the road to the Upper Pittsburg Picnic Area (or stop and park in the large Snake River Trailhead parking area); the Snake River begins from the end of the road and goes about 6 miles to Kirkwood Ranch.From Riggins, Idaho head north on Highway 95 for about 27 miles to Old Highway 95 at mile marker 222 (sign indicates Pittsburg Landing and Hammer Creek Recreation Site); Turn left on Old Highway 95 and go about 1 mile to the bridge crossing the Salmon River; Turn left and cross the bridge; Immediately after the bridge turn left on the Deer Creek Road (also known as Forest Road 493); Travel on the Deer Creek Road for 17 miles to Forest Road 493A; Turn left on Forest Road 493A and go 1.6 miles to end the road to the Upper Pittsburg Picnic Area (or stop and park in the large Snake River Trailhead parking area); the Snake River begins from the end of the road and goes about 6 miles to Kirkwood Ranch.Note the Deer Creek Road and Forest Road 493 is a steep, narrow winding paved gravel road.