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The South Fork Payette River stretch offers opportunities for camping and fishing in a scenic mountain area. The BLM's South Fork Recreation Site is an undeveloped camping spot along the river.
In Idaho, BLM manages over 11,000 acres of public lands in Petticoat Peak Wilderness Study Area. The topography around Petticoat Peak (8,000 feet) within the Fish Creek Mountain Range is steep and mountainous. Canyons and ridges radiate in all directions...
This site on the Lower Salmon River is a frequent put-in spot for floating the Lower Salmon River. Visitors can camp, fish and picnic here too. Several large beaches provide perfect swimming opportunities. BLM recreation sites attached to this stretch...
An accessible RV site at Pink House Recreation Site.
Overview Pink House Recreation Site is a large developed site located approximately 5 miles west of Orofino, ID. Nestled beside the Clearwater River at an elevation of 980 feet, the Pink House Recreation Site is surrounded by scenic views of...
Overview This picnic area in a shady grove of cottonwoods, is located near the eastern end of the Owyhee Uplands Backcountry Byway (a.k.a. Mud Flat Road). This is the only developed recreation spot in this region and includes tables, grills...
BLM manages more than 12,000 acres of public lands in the Pole Creek Wilderness. The Owyhee Canyonlands is a huge and remote area of eastern Oregon, southwestern Idaho and northern Nevada. Hidden within this vast high desert plateau are deep...
The Owyhee Front is a popular area offering a wide range of off-highway vehicle (OHV) trails including single-track for OHV motorcycles and wider trails and two-tracks for ATVs and other motorized vehicles. This trail system including Hemingway Butte, Fossil Creek...
In Idaho, BLM manages over 67,000 acres of public lands in the Raven's Eye Wilderness Study Area. This WSA contains three prominent volcanic cones including Spud Butte Broken, Top Butte and an unnamed cone north of Wagon Butte. Elevations in...
Red Canyon flows south and the stream cuts a narrow deep gorge through the rolling plateau landscape until it joins the Owyhee River. Like the other canyons of the Owyhee River system, Red Canyon contains basalt and rhyolite walls. Riparian...
This BLM managed site is located along the Bear River and has opportunities for wildlife viewing, fishing and non-motorized boating. Campground rules and regulations are posted at the site. There are no dumpsters on site, visitors must pack in and...
This BLM managed site located along the Blackfoot River that has opportunities for fishing, camping, and non-motorized boating. Campground rules and regulations are posted at the site. There are no dumpsters on site, visitors must pack in and out their...
The Salmon Falls Dam was built in 1910 to provide irrigation water for farms but now is an important recreation site. The BLM operates Lud Drexler Park just above the dam.Anglers will find their prayers answered here, with plenty of...
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...
In Idaho, BLM manages nearly 21,000 acres of public lands in the Sand Butte Wilderness Study Area. Sand Butte WSA is composed of an older lava flow covered by wind-deposited soils. The crater was formed by a violent explosion caused...
In Idaho, BLM manages over 21,000 acres of public lands in the Sand Mountain Wilderness Study Area. The Sand Mountain WSA is characterized by series of large active sand dunes. The most prominent feature is Sand Mountain which rises about...
In Idaho, BLM manages nearly 1,000 acres of public lands in the Selkirk Crest Wilderness Study Area. The WSA is steep and heavily vegetated with a wide variety of species. Elevation ranges from near 1,800 feet to almost 4,500 feet...
In Idaho, BLM manages nearly 16,000 acres of public lands in the Shale Butte Wilderness Study Area. The rugged volcanic features and desert environment provide opportunities for camping hiking and hunting.
This is a primitive backcountry site serving as the trailhead to the Crystal Lake Trail. Crystal Lake Trail is a high-elevation rugged backcountry trail provides foot access to Crystal Lake. It is dangerous and not suitable for motorized, equestrian or...
This site is a frequent put-in spot for floating the Lower Salmon River. The site is near large, sandy beaches and provides easy access to the Salmon River. BLM recreation sites attached to this stretch of river are Island Bar...
In Idaho, BLM manages nearly 7,000 acres of public lands in the Shoshone Wilderness Study Area. The terrain here is surrounded by barren lava flows with elevations ranging from 3781 feet on the west boundary to 3970 feet on the...
The BLM Shoup Bridge Recreation Site is a small, convenient campground that accommodates both RVs and tents located on the main Salmon River. The site is named after George Shoup, the first Governor of Idaho, who later became a U.S...
This small campground is located in a partially restored 19th-century mining town. Please plan to bring your own water. Don't use the water running through the campground from Jordan Creek because it may contain mercury from prior mining activity in...
Two adjacent sites on Silver Creek near Highway 93, downstream of the Nature Conservancy’s Silver Creek Preserve. Silver Creek offers good trout fishing, picnicking and camping. Long camp trailers or RVs not recommended, limited turn around options.
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...
This campground (8 campsites) sits at the base of the Beaverhead Mountains. The Nee-Me-Poo (Nez Perce) National Historic Trail runs nearby from the northeast after it crosses the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail. Recreational opportunities include camping, biking, fishing, hiking/backpacking...
In Idaho, BLM manages over 5,000 acres of public lands in the Snowhole Rapids Wilderness Study Area. The canyon walls within this WSA are steep with elevation ranges from 1200 feet at the Salmon River to 3800 feet in the...
The South Fork Owyhee River enters Idaho from the north enclosed within a 550 foot deep canyon. The canyon is both basalt and rhyolite. Within the canyon there are beautiful rock pinnacles and hoodoos. This stretch of river is known...
The South Fork of the Snake River flows for 66 miles across southeastern Idaho, through high mountain valleys, rugged canyons, and broad flood plains to its confluence with the Henrys Fork of the Snake near the Menan Buttes. It flows...
Steck Park offers access to Brownlee Reservoir along the Snake River from the Idaho side of Hell's Canyon. The park is at the southern end of the 56-mile-long reservoir, not far from the town of Weiser, Idaho. Brownlee is among...
Swan Falls Dam is on the Snake River about 40 miles south of Boise. It was built in 1901 to provide electricity to nearby mines in the Owyhee Mountains. Swan Falls is the oldest hydroelectric generating site on the Snake...
This is a primitive backcountry site with six tent camping units and a vault toilet; no other services or facilities are available. The access road is narrow, steep and rough.
The Lewis & Clark Expedition camped at the Tower Rock site, along the main Salmon River. Today, the site offers prime river access for floaters and steelhead and trout fishermen. Camping and picnic sites are also available, and the area...
This BLM managed site located along the Blackfoot River that has opportunities for fishing, camping, and non-motorized boating. Campground rules and regulations are posted at the site. There are no dumpsters on site, visitors must pack in and out their...
Upper Lake Creek Trail begins at Herd Lake Overlook at the end of Herd Lake Road. The trailhead contains a parking area, vault toilet, and informational kiosk. There is no cell service at the trailhead or within the Wilderness Area...
The West Fork Bruneau River joins with the Jarbidge River to form the Bruneau River about 24 miles north of the Nevada border, just upstream of Indian Hot Springs. The canyon opens up at this portion of the river through...
In Idaho, BLM manages nearly 10,000 acres of public lands in the White Knob Mountains Wilderness Study Area. The WSA is characterized by foothill and mountainous terrain with the highest point rising 2000 feet above Antelope Valley to an elevation...
Wickahoney Creek has dense riparian vegetation and tight meanders. Redband trout are found in the creek and mule deer are common in the area. Sensitive species here also include bald eagles, yellow-billed cuckoos, prairie falcons, ferruginous hawks, neotropical migratory bird...
This campground has 11 sites near Williams Lake. Opportunities abound to hike or ride into the Salmon-Challis National Forest or to fish in the nearby lake or creek. The lake can be accessed at the Forest Service boat ramp and...
Wolf Flats is a dispersed, undeveloped camping area with 25 locations to camp. Some large areas are can accommodate groups of 50 people. There is an adjacent undeveloped boat access to the South Fork of the Snake River. Fees/Rules/Facilities: •...
Wolverine Canyon has opportunities for dispersed camping, snowmobiling, rock climbing and mountain biking & hiking. Opportunities are also available for wildlife viewing - If you're lucky, you may see a Bald Eagle flying above the canyon.
The WSAs topography varies from benchland to steep hillsides. Elevation ranges from 6500 feet to 7200 feet. The surrounding terrain contains high elevation basins and steep mountain peaks. Several peaks on the main ridge near the WSA exceed 9000 feet...