About Island Bar Recreation Site
The site is located on the Lower Salmon River. It is a frequent put-in spot for floating the Lower Salmon River via raft, kayak, or jet boat. The site is largely undeveloped and is near large, sandy beaches and has easy access to the Salmon River. BLM recreation sites also on this stretch of river are Lucile, Old Lucile, Shorts Bar, 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.
- Fees: /
- Managed by: Lower Salmon River, BLM
- Where: 3 mi east of Riggins, ID · 45.41583, -116.25944
Things to do:
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Jun–Sep (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Nov–Mar.
Fly over it in 3D, check today's weather and fire news, plan the drive and print a trip plan.
Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Creek | ATV road | 2.4 mi | 2.2 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
No signal at camp
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way casts shadows and the sky is crowded with stars.
Class 1 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Stargazing nearby: Ponderosa State Park Star Party (Astronomy festival), 36 mi.
Camps nearby
- Mount Mazama Beach Campsite 0.7 mi
- Dugout Creek Beach Campsite 0.8 mi
- Cats Paw Beach Campsite 1.7 mi
- Shorts Bar Recreation Site 2.1 mi
- Mill Wave Campsite 2.6 mi
- Riverside RV Park 3.2 mi