Recreation area

Slate Creek Recreation Site

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

First-come, first-served — no online reservations

About this campground

This is a small developed site with shade, boat launch, and six campsites with tables and fire rings on the Lower Salmon River. BLM recreation sites attached to this stretch of river are Island Bar, Lucile, Old Lucile, Shorts Bar, 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

10 miles south of Whitebird, Idaho at mile post 215 on Highway 95

Contact
208-962-3245

Activities

  • BOATING
  • CAMPING
  • FISHING
  • WATER SPORTS
  • PADDLING

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