South Fork Salmon River Campground

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Boise National Forest
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11 sites · RV, Tent

If you’ve got your fishing tackle ready, head to The South Fork Salmon River for some of the best fishing in Idaho.

The river offers abundant opportunities for catching salmon, steelhead, whitefish, bull trout and cutthroat trout. Beyond the catch, camping at the river campground offers a bit more solitude than the neighboring Warm Lake campground, though traffic from Warm Lake Road can damper the peace and quiet a bit. Many campers stay out of the buzz, at Salmon River, and take the short trek to Warm Lake when its time for swimming or boating.
What this place offers
Campfire allowed
Pets allowed
No showers
Toilets
Potable water
Picnic tables
No sewage hookups
No electric hookups
11 sitesRV, Tent

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