Can you reserve a site at Cow Creek Trailhead?

No. Cow Creek Trailhead is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Cow Creek Trailhead

Facility · Idaho ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Hells Canyon National Recreation Area (National Recreation Area) · Open Access

1,185 ft
Elevation

The Cow Creek Trailhead is a small rustic trailhead along the Imnaha River. The site is primarily used in the spring for hikers, anglers and dual sport motorcycle riders going down to the Snake River, and summer and fall hunters. The road accessing this trailhead is rugged and not suitable for low clearance vehicles. 4-wheel drive recommended.

Getting there

45.76370, -116.74833 · 45°45'49.3"N 116°44'54.0"W

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Typical weather

Typically 89°F in Aug, down to 36°F in Dec.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	38	45	51	59	69	77	88	89	80	63	46	36
Low °F	18	20	26	30	36	41	45	44	36	30	24	18
Precip in	1.6	1.5	1.5	1.9	2.1	1.9	0.8	0.7	0.9	1.3	2.3	2.3

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 19.9 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Cow Creek Trailhead

Can you reserve a site at Cow Creek Trailhead?: No. Cow Creek Trailhead is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Camping near Cow Creek Trailhead

Dug Bar Trailhead and Boat Launch 4.1 mi · Facility
Buckhorn Campground 4.3 mi · Campground
Dougherty Campground 15.1 mi · Campground
Pittsburg Campground 15.8 mi · Facility
Pittsburg Landing Boat Launch 15.9 mi · Facility
Kirkwood Ranch 18.2 mi · Facility
Coyote Campground 18.4 mi · Campground
Hells Canyon National Recreation Area - Idaho 18.5 mi · Facility
Hammer Creek Recreation Site 20.3 mi · Facility
White Bird Gravel Pit Recreation Site 21.1 mi · Facility
Skookumchuck Recreation Site 21.3 mi · Facility
Pine Bar Recreation Site 21.8 mi · Facility

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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