About Slate Creek Recreation Site
This is a small developed site with shade, boat launch, and six campsites with tables and fire rings on the Lower Salmon River. BLM recreation sites attached to this stretch of river are Island Bar, Lucile, Old Lucile, Shorts Bar, 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: Camping $10 per night per camper/$4 per additional vehicle not in tow per night. Camping only allowed at designated camp sites. Federal…
- Managed by: Lower Salmon River, BLM
- Where: 8 mi south of White Bird, ID · 45.64611, -116.29167
Things to do:
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: May–Jun & Sep–Oct (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Nov–Feb.
Fly over it in 3D, check today's weather and fire news, plan the drive and print a trip plan.
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.Camps nearby
- Campsite · 8 mi S of White Bird 0.1 mi
- Campsite · 7 mi S of White Bird 0.7 mi
- Blackhawk 1.4 mi
- Robinson Right Beach Campsite 1.5 mi
- Box Canyon Beach Campsite 2.5 mi
- Pealy Loop Campground 4.7 mi