The headwaters of the Salmon River are in the Sawtooth National Recreation
Area. Multiple BLM recreation sites provide the public river access starting
at the East Fork confluence, followed downstream by Deadman Hole, Bayhorse,
Challis Bridge and Cottonwood.

The headwaters of the Salmon River are in the Sawtooth National Recreation Area. Multiple BLM recreation sites provide the public river access starting at the East Fork confluence, followed downstream by Deadman Hole, Bayhorse, Challis Bridge and Cottonwood.

Bird's eye view of the park

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.

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.

Kilpatrick Day Use Area

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

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.
https://www.blm.gov/programs/recreation/recreation-activities/idaho On the
right navigation, check under Quick Links for the Idaho Recreation Guide.

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.

https://www.blm.gov/programs/recreation/recreation-activities/idaho
On the right navigation, check under Quick Links for the Idaho Recreation Guide.

Goldbug Hot Springs

The Challis Foothills Trail System was planned and implemented through a joint
partnership with the Bureau of Land Management, Challis Field Office, City of
Challis, Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation, Tread Lightly!, and the
Challis Community Trails Collaborative. The objective of the trail system is
to provide community connectivity within the City of Challis while encouraging
healthy lifestyles for local residents and visitors by participating in a
diversity of trail-based recreation experiences and activities. These trails
are open to mountain bikers (including Class I, II, and III electric
bicycles), hikers, runners, horseback riders, and winter users. Only specific
trail segments are open to motorized use. Please refer to the trail map for
specific trail use designations.

<p>The Challis Foothills Trail System was planned and implemented through a joint partnership with the Bureau of Land Management, Challis Field Office, City of Challis, Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation, Tread Lightly!, and the Challis Community Trails Collaborative. The objective of the trail system is to provide community connectivity within the City of Challis while encouraging healthy lifestyles for local residents and visitors by participating in a diversity of trail-based recreation experiences and activities. These trails are open to mountain bikers (including Class I, II, and III electric bicycles), hikers, runners, horseback riders, and winter users. Only specific trail segments are open to motorized use. Please refer to the trail map for specific trail use designations.</p>

Salmon River

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Nearby Parks

Kilpatrick Day Use Area

Morgan Creek Recreation Site

Goldbug Hot Springs

Challis Foothills Trail System