Idaho · Camping

Upper Smith Canyon Campsite

Jun, Sep–Oct
best months
  • At 1,901 ft
  • Lower Salmon River

Upper Smith Canyon Campsite is a campground in Idaho at about 1,901 feet. It is managed by the Bureau of Land Management.

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  • Best time to go · Jun, Sep–Oct

    Best time to visit Upper Smith Canyon Campsite

    Best months: June and September–October. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      41° / 25°

      11 wet · 1 snow

    2. Feb

      46° / 26°

      10 wet · 1 snow

    3. Mar

      55° / 30°

      13 wet

    4. Apr

      62° / 35°

      13 wet

    5. May

      71° / 41°

      13 wet

    6. Jun

      78° / 47°

      10 wet

    7. Jul

      90° / 52°

      5 wet

    8. Aug

      90° / 52°

      4 wet

    9. Sep

      79° / 45°

      5 wet

    10. Oct

      63° / 36°

      8 wet

    11. Nov

      48° / 29°

      11 wet · 1 snow

    12. Dec

      40° / 24°

      12 wet · 1 snow

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Riggins, ID, 17.8 mi away at 2,056 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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