Can you reserve a site at Split Creek Trailhead and River Access?

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

Split Creek Trailhead and River Access

Facility · Idaho ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Middle Fork Clearwater, Idaho Wild and Scenic River (Recreational) · Open Access

2,293 ft
Elevation

Stop at the Split Creek Trailhead and take a break from your drive on the Northwest Passage Scenic Byway and enjoy a picnic while taking in views of the Lochsa River. The Split Creek Trailhead and river access area is located off US Highway 12 at milepost 112 on the Lochsa River—actually; one can hardly miss it due to the gorgeous wooden pack bridge spanning the Lochsa River which provides access to the 1.34 million acre Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness! The trailhead is equipped with a gravel parking area, hitch rails, and is a popular take-out for boaters.

Getting there

46.23259, -115.40351 · 46°13'57.3"N 115°24'12.6"W

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Typical weather

Typically 92°F in Jul, down to 38°F in Dec.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	40	44	54	63	72	79	92	92	79	61	46	38
Low °F	29	30	34	38	44	50	55	54	48	40	33	29
Precip in	4.9	3.9	4.6	4.2	3.3	2.8	0.6	0.9	1.5	3.6	5.0	4.3

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 11.1 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 Split Creek Trailhead and River Access

Can you reserve a site at Split Creek Trailhead and River Access?: No. Split Creek Trailhead and River Access 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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