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Big Loon Campground

Big Loon is a hot springs campsite located at river mile 49. 3 on the right side of the Middle Fork of the Salmon River, with a capacity of 30 people at all water levels.

This popular campsite experiences very high use in June and high use in July-August, and does not allow layovers. A permit is required year-round to camp here, and only one hot springs campsite may be assigned per group.


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