Established Camping
Spring Bar Campground
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Warning 1 Alert is In Effect
There is 1 alert for this campground. Camp safely!
Air Quality at this campground may currently be unhealthy for sensitive groups.
Spring Bar Campground is located in the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests, featuring a landscape of forested areas and riverbanks. Temperatures in this region can range from lows in the 30s Fahrenheit during spring and fall to highs in the 80s during summer. Nearby, visitors can explore the Salmon River for fishing and rafting or visit the historical town of Riggins for local attractions.
Description
US Forest Service
Nezperce National Forest
A popular take-out point for floaters of the Salmon River, the Spring Bar Campground offers a boat launching ramp and 18 tent campsites. A table and fire ring are provided at all but two of the sites. Spring Bar is situated__next to a relatively flat part of the Salmon River with the south end nestled in the shade of various fruit bearing trees.__The surrounding area also provides for fishing, swimming, berry picking, and exploring. Wheelchair accessible picnic facilities are available at Allison Creek, to the west, and Riggins Hot Springs (not public lands) are across the river just west of the campground. No trailer hookups or RV dumps provided.
Location
Spring Bar Campground is located in Idaho
Directions
From Riggins go east 6.5 miles on Big Salmon Road then north on Forest Road 1614 for 4 miles.
Coordinates
45.43112 N
116.14257 W
Detours Nearby
Upper Payette Lake Dispersed Camping Area
2 hrs 26 min away
Ponderosa Campground
3 hrs 13 min away
Drive Time
- 2 hrs 29 min from Lewiston
- 3 hrs 31 min from Boise
- 4 hrs 16 min from Walla Walla
- 4 hrs 46 min from Missoula
Access
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Site Types
- Tent Sites
