Recreation area

Sunbeam Dam

Sawtooth National Forest · Idaho — managed by USDA Forest Service

Open recreation area — no reservation needed

About this campground

Sunbeam Dam was built on the Salmon River in 1910. It provided power for one year before it was shut down. The dam was partially blown up in 1934.

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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.