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Salmon River BLM Dispersed

Challis National Forest · Salmon, ID

Operating window: May 1 – Oct 31 · Verify current status with the operator before traveling

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  • Address:Salmon, ID
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Free dispersed camping along the Salmon River corridor on BLM land. Known as the River of No Return, the Salmon River offers world-class rafting and fishing. Mountain views, eagle nesting areas, and hot springs along the river.

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Campground Rules

  • Campfires generally permitted — verify current fire restrictions before lighting

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Trails at Challis National Forest

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Silver Creek

Silver Creek

Idaho

Difficulty: Difficult2.3 mi2,087 ftelevation gain
Paasasikwana Naokwaide

Paasasikwana Naokwaide

Idaho

Difficulty: Moderate2.3 mi804 ftelevation gain
Paasasikwana Naokwaide

Paasasikwana Naokwaide

Idaho

Difficulty: Moderate4.1 mi1,066 ftelevation gain
Eleven Mile-Martin Creek

Eleven Mile-Martin Creek

Idaho

Difficulty: Difficult6.4 mi1,677 ftelevation gain
Fivemile Creek

Fivemile Creek

Idaho

Difficulty: Difficult6.5 mi1,434 ftelevation gain
Burnt Creek

Burnt Creek

Idaho

Difficulty: Difficult4.0 mi2,326 ftelevation gain

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Trails near Salmon River BLM Dispersed

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Rough Creek-Skyline

Rough Creek-Skyline

Idaho

Difficulty: Expert6.0 mi2,746 ftelevation gain
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Lookout Mountain Cuttoff

Lookout Mountain Cuttoff

Idaho

Difficulty: Easy0.6 mi502 ftelevation gain
Trail
Martin-Big Casino

Martin-Big Casino

Idaho

Difficulty: Expert13.5 mi2,982 ftelevation gain
Trail
Little Casino Creek

Little Casino Creek

Idaho

Difficulty: Difficult5.6 mi1,493 ftelevation gain
Trail
Garland Creek

Garland Creek

Idaho

Difficulty: Difficult5.4 mi2,175 ftelevation gain
Trail
Lower Basin

Lower Basin

Idaho

Difficulty: Easy2.9 mi246 ftelevation gain
Trail

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Hunting unit around this campground

During hunting seasons, wear blaze orange and check regulations — see the Idaho hunting page

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