Lightning Creek Boat Ramp
Lightning Creek Boat Ramp
Lightning Creek Boat Ramp is located 3 miles north of Riggins on US 95 (MP 198. 7) along the Salmon River and offers camping with portable restrooms and a boat ramp for river access.
The site features a free dispersed campground with dual access points, gravel roads, and allows up to 10 days of camping for fully self-contained vehicles; note that the northern entry/exit is rough and there are no facilities beyond the boat ramp.
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