Cottonwood Recreation Site

Overview

The Cottonwood Recreation Site sits among groves of cottonwoods along the scenic Upper Salmon River and provides a beautiful setting for fishing and camping. It has a campground, day-use area, and boat ramp. There is typically reliable cell phone service at this site. 

The campground contains 13 campsites and two walk-in tent sites along with four vault toilets, picnic tables, fire rings, and potable water. 

The day-use area have a reservable covered pavilion with water, electricity, grills, firepit, and horseshoe pit.

 

Accessibility Description (ABA/ADA)

Campsites contain raised tent pads for easier access, and ADA compliant restrooms.

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Phone

Addresses

Challis Field Office
721 East Main Street, Suite 8
Challis
Idaho
83226

Geographic Coordinates

44.667778, -114.079444

Directions

Travel north of Challis, Idaho on Highway 93 for approximately 14 miles. The recreation site will be on your left between the highway and the Salmon River.

Fees

Camping fee: $10/night. Day use area with horse shoe pits and reservable covered group shelter: $25/day (Call Challis Field Office at 208-879-6200 for reservation)

Stay Limit

14 Days