Cottonwood Field Office (Bureau of Land Management ID) · Open Access
We cannot watch this one yet. It is not reservable through recreation.gov. Nothing here will alert you — browse what we do watch.
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.
Getting there
2.6 miles east of Riggins, Idaho on Big Salmon Road.
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 6 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Fees and stay limits
Stay limit: 14 Days Stay Limit
From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.
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Common questions about Shorts Bar Recreation Site
Can you reserve a site at Shorts Bar Recreation Site?
No. Shorts Bar Recreation Site is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.
How long can you stay at Shorts Bar Recreation Site?
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