The BLM Kilpatrick Day Use Area is primarily used for fishing and river access
with a boat launch, some interpretive panels and a restroom. It is located
about 28 miles south of Salmon on Highway 93 on the banks of the Main Salmon
River.

The BLM Kilpatrick Day Use Area is primarily used for fishing and river access with a boat launch, some interpretive panels and a restroom. It is located about 28 miles south of Salmon on Highway 93 on the banks of the Main Salmon River.

Bird's eye view of the park

Kilpatrick Day Use Area

## Overview

The Upper Salmon River (Stanley to North Fork, Idaho) provides a variety of
boating and river-based recreational opportunities. This upper section is
unique in its combination of easy access and backcountry scenic values. Dozens
of wildlife and bird species depend on this river for its clean water and
robust riparian zones for survival. The river also supports three separate
species of anadromous fish, including Chinook Salmon, Sockeye Salmon, and
Steelhead. Towns along the Upper Salmon River include Stanley, Clayton,
Challis, Ellis, Salmon, and North Fork, Idaho with Highways 75 and 93 running
parallel to the river.

The river provides opportunities for rafting, floating, fishing, hot springs,
camping, picnicking, and wildlife watching. Visitors can expect to see Bald
Eagles, Deer, Elk, or Bighorn Sheep while recreating on the Upper Salmon
River.

## The Headwaters to Torrey's Hole

The headwaters of the Upper Salmon begins in the Sawtooth National Recreation
Area (NRA) managed by the U.S. Forest Service. This sections contains Class I
to IV rapids. Boaters are required to use designated put-ins and take-outs in
the Sawtooth NRA. The section of river from the Sawtooth Hatchery (Mile 0) to
Torrey's Hole (Mile 21.4) has an annual seasonal closure. Please contact the
USFS Sawtooth National Recreation Area for more information at (208) 727-5000.

## Torrey's Hole to Challis Bridge

This next section runs through the BLM-Challis Field Office managed public
lands and water, from Torrey's Hole (Mile 21.4) to Challis Bridge Recreation
Site (Mile 58.5). This section contains Class I and II rapids, and various
river access sites. River access sites along this section include Torrey's
Hole, South Butte, East Fork/Spud Creek, Deadman Hole, Bayhorse, and Challis
Bridge.

Please contact the BLM-Challis Field Office for more information at (208)
879-6200.

## Challis Bridge to Kilpatrick

This section contains to run through the BLM-Challis Field Office managed
public lands and water from Challis Bridge (Mile 58.5) to Kilpatrick (Mile
94.7). This section contains class I and II rapids, and various river access
sites. River access sites along this section include Challis Bridge, Challis
Hot Springs, Pennal Gulch, Tappans, Watts Bridge, Cottonwood, Ellis, Deer
Gulch, Cronk's Canyon, McKim Creek, and Kilpatrick.

Please contact the BLM-Challis Field Office for more information at (208)
879-6200.

## Kilpatrick to North Fork

This final section of the Upper Salmon River runs through the BLM-Salmon Field
Office managed public lands and waters from Kilpatrick (Mile 94.7) to North
Fork (Mile 148.6). This section contains Class I rapids and various river
access sites. River access sites along this section include Kilpatrick, Elk
Bend, Waddington Creek, Camp Creek, Elevenmile, Eightmile, Shoup Bridge,
Salmon Island Park, Carmen Bridge, Morgan Bar, Tower Rock, Red Rocks, Bobcat
Gulch, and North Fork.

Please contact the BLM-Salmon Field Office for more information at (208)
756-5400.

#### River and Boat Ramp Etiquette

  * Get in and out of boat ramps as quickly as possible.
  * Park vehicles away from loading areas.
  * Give other boaters plenty of space.
  * Steer clear of fishing lines.
  * Keep noise levels low when floating by other parties.
  * Avoid disturbing wildlife.

#### Minimum Impact Camping

  * Pack out all trash.
  * Bring extra drinking water.
  * Use a fire pan or blankets for campfires.
  * Do not cut or destroy standing live or dead vegetation.
  * When possible, use vault toilets at recreation sites, or a portable toilet system that is watertight.

<h2>Overview</h2><p>The Upper Salmon River (Stanley to North Fork, Idaho) provides a variety of boating and river-based recreational opportunities. This upper section is unique in its combination of easy access and backcountry scenic values. Dozens of wildlife and bird species depend on this river for its clean water and robust riparian zones for survival. The river also supports three separate species of anadromous fish, including Chinook Salmon, Sockeye Salmon, and Steelhead. Towns along the Upper Salmon River include Stanley, Clayton, Challis, Ellis, Salmon, and North Fork, Idaho with Highways 75 and 93 running parallel to the river. </p><p>The river provides opportunities for rafting, floating, fishing, hot springs, camping, picnicking, and wildlife watching. Visitors can expect to see Bald Eagles, Deer, Elk, or Bighorn Sheep while recreating on the Upper Salmon River. </p><h2>The Headwaters to Torrey's Hole</h2><p>The headwaters of the Upper Salmon begins in the Sawtooth National Recreation Area (NRA) managed by the U.S. Forest Service. This sections contains Class I to IV rapids. Boaters are required to use designated put-ins and take-outs in the Sawtooth NRA. The section of river from the Sawtooth Hatchery (Mile 0) to Torrey's Hole (Mile 21.4) has an annual seasonal closure. Please contact the USFS Sawtooth National Recreation Area for more information at (208) 727-5000.</p><h2>Torrey's Hole to Challis Bridge</h2><p>This next section runs through the BLM-Challis Field Office managed public lands and water, from Torrey's Hole (Mile 21.4) to Challis Bridge Recreation Site (Mile 58.5). This section contains Class I and II rapids, and various river access sites. River access sites along this section include Torrey's Hole, South Butte, East Fork/Spud Creek, Deadman Hole, Bayhorse, and Challis Bridge. </p><p>Please contact the BLM-Challis Field Office for more information at (208) 879-6200.</p><h2>Challis Bridge to Kilpatrick </h2><p>This section contains to run through the BLM-Challis Field Office managed public lands and water from Challis Bridge (Mile 58.5) to Kilpatrick (Mile 94.7). This section contains class I and II rapids, and various river access sites.  River access sites along this section include Challis Bridge, Challis Hot Springs, Pennal Gulch, Tappans, Watts Bridge, Cottonwood, Ellis, Deer Gulch, Cronk's Canyon, McKim Creek, and Kilpatrick. </p><p>Please contact the BLM-Challis Field Office for more information at (208) 879-6200.</p><h2>Kilpatrick to North Fork</h2><p>This final section of the Upper Salmon River runs through the BLM-Salmon Field Office managed public lands and waters from Kilpatrick (Mile 94.7) to North Fork (Mile 148.6). This section contains Class I rapids and various river access sites. River access sites along this section include Kilpatrick, Elk Bend, Waddington Creek, Camp Creek, Elevenmile, Eightmile, Shoup Bridge, Salmon Island Park, Carmen Bridge, Morgan Bar, Tower Rock, Red Rocks, Bobcat Gulch, and North Fork.</p><p>Please contact the BLM-Salmon Field Office for more information at (208) 756-5400.</p><h4>River and Boat Ramp Etiquette</h4><ul><li>Get in and out of boat ramps as quickly as possible.</li><li>Park vehicles away from loading areas.</li><li>Give other boaters plenty of space.</li><li>Steer clear of fishing lines.</li><li>Keep noise levels low when floating by other parties.</li><li>Avoid disturbing wildlife.</li></ul><h4>Minimum Impact Camping</h4><ul><li>Pack out all trash.</li><li>Bring extra drinking water.</li><li>Use a fire pan or blankets for campfires.</li><li>Do not cut or destroy standing live or dead vegetation.</li><li>When possible, use vault toilets at recreation sites, or a portable toilet system that is watertight. </li></ul>

There are no fees associated with Upper Salmon River, however developed
recreation sites may require camping fees. Please contact the BLM Challis or
Salmon Field Offices for more information.

Salmon River

Access to this hot springs requires a hike from the trailhead which starts at
the end of the county road. The first 1/4 mile of the trail passes through
private property with public access provided by an easement. Dogs must be
leashed while crossing the private property. Please protect access to the hot
springs by respecting private property.

<p>Access to this hot springs requires a hike from the trailhead which starts at the end of the county road. The first 1/4 mile of the trail passes through private property with public access provided by an easement. Dogs must be leashed while crossing the private property. Please protect access to the hot springs by respecting private property.</p>

Goldbug Hot Springs

This campground (4 primitive campsites) along scenic Morgan Creek offers a
diverse terrain that creates an excellent songbird habitat. Sparrows,
thrashers and wrens flit in the sagebrush, and juncos, kinglets and
nutcrackers shelter in the forest. Big game in the area includes bighorn
sheep, pronghorn antelope and mule deer. Visitors can also continue along
Morgan Creek Road to reach the trailhead, which accesses the Frank Church
River of No Return Wilderness. Restroom and drinking water available. There
are no electric hook-ups. This site has limited cell service.

This campground (4 primitive campsites) along scenic Morgan Creek offers a diverse terrain that creates an excellent songbird habitat. Sparrows, thrashers and wrens flit in the sagebrush, and juncos, kinglets and nutcrackers shelter in the forest. Big game in the area includes bighorn sheep, pronghorn antelope and mule deer. Visitors can also continue along Morgan Creek Road to reach the trailhead, which accesses the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness. Restroom and drinking water available. There are no electric hook-ups. This site has limited cell service.

Campsites are first come, first served. Camping fees: free. Stay limit: 14
days.

Morgan Creek Recreation Site

Elevenmile is a day-use site providing fishing access and boat launch to the
Salmon River 11 miles south of Salmon on Hwy 93.

Elevenmile is a day-use site providing fishing access and boat launch to the Salmon River 11 miles south of Salmon on Hwy 93.

Kilpatrick Day Use Area

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Salmon River

Goldbug Hot Springs

Morgan Creek Recreation Site

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