Recreation area

Brannons Bar River Access

Six Rivers National Forest · California — managed by USDA Forest Service

Open recreation area — no reservation needed

About this campground

This access consists of a gravel road down to the Salmon River. A very popular take-out for the Butler and Nordheimer runs and is a popular spot for summertime swimming.

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Details from Recreation.gov's official RIDB catalog. Conditions change — confirm with the managing office before you go. Not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.