Cottonwood, ID
Slate Creek Recreation Site
Slate Creek Recreation Site offers first-come, first-served camping with no permit required, making it an accessible option for spontaneous river trips along the Salmon River near Cottonwood, Idaho.
The site features six developed campsites, each equipped with a table and fire ring, plus shade cover for comfort. A boat launch on-site serves kayakers, rafters, and anglers heading onto the river.
Located within the Salmon River recreation area, Slate Creek sits among other BLM-managed sites including Hammer Creek Recreation Site, Island Bar Recreation Site, and Pine Bar Recreation Site upstream, as well as Lucile Recreation Site, Old Lucile Recreation Site, Shorts Bar Recreation Site, Skookumchuck Recreation Site, and White Bird Gravel Pit Recreation Site nearby—giving you multiple launch and camping options along this stretch of water.
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What campers most often want to know about Slate Creek Recreation Site.
Do I need a permit to camp at Slate Creek Recreation Site?
No permit is required to camp at Slate Creek. The site operates on a first-come, first-served basis, so you can arrive and claim an available campsite without advance reservations.
Does Slate Creek have a boat launch?
Yes, Slate Creek Recreation Site has a boat launch. The site is located on the Lower Salmon River and provides access for boaters.
How many campsites are at Slate Creek Recreation Site?
Slate Creek has six campsites, each equipped with a table and fire ring. The site is developed and offers shade for campers.
What other BLM recreation sites are nearby on the Salmon River?
Other BLM sites on this stretch of the Lower Salmon River include Island Bar, Lucile, Old Lucile, Shorts Bar, Skookumchuck, White Bird, Hammer Creek, and Pine Bar. These sites may offer additional camping and boat launch options worth checking for your trip.