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Cottonwood Campground Boat Ramp

Cottonwood Campground offers a developed boat ramp with trailer parking providing upstream access to the Salmon River, located 14 miles north of Challis on Highway 93.

The site features 13-15 paved campsites with picnic tables and fire rings, potable water, vault toilets, and a day-use area with a reservable covered pavilion, making it a convenient base for both camping and river recreation.

The boat ramp is easily accessible via paved roads, and the campground is situated directly between the highway and river with ADA-compliant facilities available.


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