Shorts Bar Recreation Site

BLM Bureau of Land Management · Cottonwood, ID · Dispersed

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Conditions

Road Access Not recorded
Season Not recorded
Campfires Not recorded
Boondock Access Not recorded

The managing agency hasn't published road access, season or campfire rules for this campground. The description and directions below often mention it — and it's worth calling the agency before a long drive.

Features

Style Boondocking

Campground Stats

Total Sites0

Location

45.41194444, -116.3022222 · Cottonwood Field Office , Cottonwood , ID

Description

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.

Directions

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

Activities

BOATING CAMPING FISHING PADDLING WATER SPORTS

Details

Stay Limit14 Days Stay Limit
Phone208-962-3245
Email[email protected]

Nearby Campgrounds

Island Bar Recreation Site 2.1 mi · BLM
Old Lucile Recreation Site 7.8 mi · BLM
Spring Bar Campground 7.9 mi · FS
Lucile Recreation Site 8.6 mi · BLM
Windy Saddle Horse Camp 10.9 mi · FS · 4 sites
Seven Devils Campground 11.4 mi · FS · 9 sites
Kirkwood Ranch 14.3 mi · FS
Slate Creek Recreation Site 16.2 mi · BLM