Salmon-Cobalt Ranger District

Facility · Idaho ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Salmon National Forest (NF) · Open Access

5,238 ft
Elevation

Salmon-Cobalt Ranger District

This Ranger District is expansive and takes in the Salmon river mountains and most of the forest that one can see from the town of Salmon. From boating at Williams Lake to hiking into the Frank Church - River of No Return Wilderness, there is a wide variety of activities to choose from when recreating in "Salmon's Backyard".

Getting there

45.06835, -114.27143 · 45°4'6.0"N 114°16'17.1"W

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Typical weather

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Precip in2.52.12.22.22.32.30.90.71.21.82.93.0

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 15.8 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 Salmon-Cobalt Ranger District

Can you reserve a site at Salmon-Cobalt Ranger District?
No. Salmon-Cobalt Ranger District is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

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

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