Shorts Bar Recreation Site Access
Shorts Bar Recreation Site Access
Shorts Bar Recreation Site is a popular free BLM access point on the Salmon River featuring a smooth boat launch, vault toilets, and large sandy beaches ideal for camping and swimming. Located 2.
6 miles east of Riggins on paved Big Salmon Road with easy gravel parking, it accommodates RVs of all sizes and serves as a frequent put-in/take-out spot for river floaters.
The site offers ample open space with picnic tables and is big-rig friendly, though it can get crowded during peak season and rafting season.
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