Part of the Bureau of Land Management's Cottonwood Field Office area, Pine Bar Recreation Site operates year-round on a paid basis near creek and river access points. The campground provides both drive-in and walk-in camping options with toilet facilities available. Pets are not permitted at this location.
One recent camper highlighted the site's sandy beach area and noted the presence of bathrooms, describing opportunities for biking and ATV riding to reach the expansive beach. The location allows alcohol and maintains basic amenities for campgrounds near BLM Land — Cottonwood Field Office. Campers can access water recreation along the adjacent waterways.
Description
This site on the Lower Salmon River is a frequent put-in spot for floating the Lower Salmon River. Visitors can camp, fish and picnic here too. Several large beaches provide perfect swimming opportunities. BLM recreation sites attached to this stretch of river are Island Bar, Lucile, Old Lucile, Shorts Bar, Slate Creek, Skookumchuck, White Bird, and Hammer Creek. Be sure to check those sites for more information and amenities for boat ramps or camping. For river maps, authorized outfitters and shuttle services, see the links below. https://www.blm.gov/policy Room_Idaho_Lower-Salmon-River-Guide_HammerCreek-HellerBar_1.pdf
Fee Info
Camping $7 per night per camper/$4 per additional vehicle not in tow per night. Camping only allowed at designated numbered camp sites. Federal Interagency Access Pass provides for a 50% discount off the campground fees for card holder.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsPine Bar Recreation Site is located in Idaho near White Bird
Directions
About 11 miles south of Cottonwood on Graves Creek Road
Coordinates
45.89097572 N
116.33259275 W
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Toilets
- Alcohol
Drive Time
- 1 hr 49 min from Lewiston, ID
- 3 hrs 35 min from Walla Walla, WA
- 3 hrs 40 min from Coeur d'Alene, ID
- 4 hrs 21 min from Missoula, MT


