Recreation area

Shorts Bar Recreation Site

Lower Salmon River · Cottonwood · Idaho — managed by Bureau of Land Management

First-come, first-served — no online reservations

About this campground

This site is a frequent put-in spot for floating the Lower Salmon River. The site is near large, sandy beaches and provides easy access to the Salmon River. BLM recreation sites attached to this stretch of river are Island Bar, Lucile, Old Lucile, Slate Creek, Skookumchuck, White Bird, Hammer Creek and Pine Bar. 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.

Getting there

2.6 miles east of Riggins, Idaho on Big Salmon Road.

Contact
208-962-3245

Activities

  • BOATING
  • CAMPING
  • FISHING
  • WATER SPORTS
  • PADDLING

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