Lower Salmon Falls Creek Wilderness Study Area

About Lower Salmon Falls Creek Wilderness Study Area

In Idaho, BLM manages 3,500 acres of public lands in the Lower Salmon Falls Creek Wilderness Study Area. The WSA consists of 16-mile long, 1/2-mile wide canyon that carries Salmon Falls. This vertical-walled meandering canyon dissects the Antelope Pocket lava plain and is between 300 and 600 feet deep. It supports a variety of plants, fish and wildlife species.

How to Get There

From Castleford, drive south to Lilly Grade on 900 East, approximately 6 miles. To access the southern end, drive west from Rogerson approximately 7.5 miles on Three Creek Highway.

Plan Your Visit to Lower Salmon Falls Creek Wilderness Study Area

Heading to Lower Salmon Falls Creek Wilderness Study Area? 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)