Skookumchuck Recreation Site

Facility · Idaho ·

Managed by the Bureau of Land Management

Cottonwood Field Office (Bureau of Land Management ID) · Open Access

This is a scenic day-use site features swimming beach and shady, grassy picnic area along the Lower Salmon River. BLM recreation sites on this stretch of river are Island Bar, Lucile, Old Lucile, Shorts Bar, Slate Creek, 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

5 miles south of Whitebird, Idaho at mile post 219 on Highway 95.

45.70083, -116.31639 · 45°42'3.0"N 116°18'59.0"W

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Typical weather

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Precip in1.41.82.73.33.73.31.10.91.41.92.21.6

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 17.8 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 Skookumchuck Recreation Site

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

Camping near Skookumchuck Recreation Site

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

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