Can you reserve a site at Spring Bar Campground?

No. Spring Bar Campground is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Spring Bar Campground

Campground · Idaho ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Lower Salmon River (Eligible - Recreational) · Open Access

2,755 ft
Elevation

A popular take-out point for floaters of the Salmon River, the Spring Bar Campground offers a boat launching ramp and 18 tent campsites. A table and fire ring are provided at all but two of the sites. Spring Bar is situated next to a relatively flat part of the Salmon River with the south end nestled in the shade of various fruit bearing trees. The surrounding area also provides for fishing, swimming, berry picking, and exploring. Wheelchair accessible picnic facilities are available at Allison Creek, to the west, and Riggins Hot Springs (not public lands) are across the river just west of the campground. No trailer hookups or RV dumps provided.

The facts

Season: The campground is open year-round, but might not be accessible because of snow. — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026

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Getting there

From Riggins go east 6.5 miles on Big Salmon Road then north on Forest Road 1614 for 4 miles.

45.43112, -116.14257 · 45°25'52.0"N 116°8'33.3"W

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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, 13.4 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 Spring Bar Campground

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

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Spring Bar Campground also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Spring Bar Campground's operator.

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

$12.00 per night. There is an additional fee of $3 for each extra vehicle.

Restrictions:

This is rugged, wild country with no cell phone service
No garbage services available; Pack It In, Pack It Out

USDA Forest Service's own page

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

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