Pine Bar Recreation Site

About Pine Bar Recreation Site

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 of river are Island Bar, Lucile, Old Lucile, Shorts Bar, Slate Creek, Skookumchuck, White Bird, and Hammer Creek. Be sure to check those sites for more information and amenities for boat ramps or camping. For river maps, authorized outfitters and shuttle services, see the links below. https://www.blm.gov/sites/blm.gov/files/documents/files/Media-Center_Public-Room_Idaho_Lower-Salmon-River-Guide_HammerCreek-HellerBar_1.pdf

How to Get There

Approximately 11 miles south of Cottonwood, idaho on Graves Creek Road

Plan Your Visit to Pine Bar Recreation Site

Heading to Pine Bar Recreation Site? A few things to know before you go:

• Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
• Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
• Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
• Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
• Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go

References & Official Resources

• Official Recreation.gov page
• View on OpenStreetMap
• Driving directions (Google Maps)