Shorts Bar Recreation Site

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.

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!

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.

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.

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!

Great spot for dry camping

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

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 :-)

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.