Dispersed Camping
Short's Bar Recreation Area
Short's Bar Recreation Area in Idaho offers a terrain characterized by riverbanks and open spaces. Temperatures can range from lows in the 30s Fahrenheit during winter to highs in the 80s during summer. Nearby, visitors can explore the Nez Perce National Historical Park and the scenic Hells Canyon, both offering opportunities for hiking and sightseeing.
Detours Nearby
Upper Payette Lake Dispersed Camping Area
1 hr 50 min away
Blackhorse Campground
3 hrs 5 min away
Drive Time
- 1 hr 51 min from Lewiston, ID
- 2 hrs 56 min from Boise, ID
- 3 hrs 38 min from Walla Walla, WA
- 4 hrs 10 min from Kennewick, WA
Location
Short's Bar Recreation Area is located in Idaho
Coordinates
45.41380019 N
116.3022023 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage
VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 11/19/25- AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 11/19/25
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 11/19/25
- AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 11/19/25
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Dispersed
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Phone Service
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Big Rig Friendly
DISPERSED CAMPING
Enjoy dispersed camping on government land and leave no trace. Pack in and pack out. No (or limited) services at this camping area. Permit may be required.
PERMIT might be REQUIRED
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