Old Lucile Recreation Site
Facility · Idaho ·
Managed by the Bureau of Land Management
Cottonwood Field Office (Bureau of Land Management ID) · Open Access
This site on the Lower Salmon River is a frequent take-out spot for floating the Lower Salmon River from Riggins to Old Lucile via raft, kayak, jet boat or power boat. It is also a launch for other Lower Salmon River trips. The site is largely undeveloped but is near large, sandy beaches and easy access to the Salmon River. Day use area only. Other BLM recreation sites on this stretch of river are Island Bar, Lucile, Shorts Bar, 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.
Getting there
8 miles north of Riggins, Idaho at mile post 203.6 on Highway 95
45.52444, -116.30472 · 45°31'28.0"N 116°18'17.0"W
Typical weather
Typically 90°F in Aug, down to 40°F in Dec.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 41 | 46 | 55 | 62 | 71 | 78 | 90 | 90 | 80 | 64 | 48 | 40 |
| Low °F | 25 | 26 | 30 | 35 | 41 | 47 | 52 | 52 | 45 | 36 | 29 | 25 |
| Precip in | 1.3 | 1.4 | 1.8 | 2.0 | 2.2 | 1.7 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 1.2 | 1.5 | 1.4 | 1.4 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 12.6 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
Map
Fees and stay limits
No fee
Stay limit: Day-use only.
From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.
More photos
Member photos
Common questions about Old Lucile Recreation Site
- Can you reserve a site at Old Lucile Recreation Site?
- No. Old Lucile Recreation Site is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.
- How long can you stay at Old Lucile Recreation Site?
- Day-use only.
Camping near Old Lucile Recreation Site
- Main Salmon River (Powerboat) 7.9 mi · Permit · we watch it
- Lucile Recreation Site 0.9 mi · Facility
- Blackerby Picnic Area 2 mi · Facility
- Iron Phone Junction Campground 5.3 mi · Campground
- Shorts Bar Recreation Site 7.8 mi · Facility
- Island Bar Recreation Site 7.8 mi · Facility
- Slate Creek Recreation Site 8.4 mi · Facility
- Kirkwood Ranch 9.8 mi · Facility
- Spring Bar Campground 10.2 mi · Campground
- Hells Canyon National Recreation Area - Idaho 10.3 mi · Facility
- Pittsburg Landing Boat Launch 11.2 mi · Facility
- Pittsburg Campground 11.3 mi · Facility
Contact
- Phone 208-962-3245
- Email BLM_ID_CottonwoodOffice@blm.gov
- Info Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-04-02.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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