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Island Bar Recreation Site
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Idaho
Island Bar Recreation Site
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About this water
The site is located on the Lower Salmon River. It is a frequent put-in spot for floating the Lower Salmon River via raft, kayak, or jet boat. The site is largely undeveloped and is near large, sandy beaches and has easy access to the Salmon River. BLM recreation sites also on this stretch of river are Lucile, Old Lucile, Shorts Bar, Slate Creek, Skookumchuck, White Bird, Hammer Creek and Pine Bar. Be sure to check those sites for more information and amenities for boat ramps or camping. For river maps, authorized outfitters and shuttle services, see the links below.
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Photo: NOAA, Public domain (via Wikimedia Commons)Little Salmon River
~45 min drive
Little Salmon River is a 25-mile paddling stretch near New Meadows, Idaho. It flows year-round. USGS models an average flow of about 528 cfs and a gradient of about 72.9 feet per mile.
Lucile Recreation Site
~15 min drive
A worthwhile stop near Idaho.
Island Bar Boat Launch
~0 min drive
Island Bar Boat Launch is a boat launch in Idaho.
Photo: Mll1013, Public domain (via Wikimedia Commons)North Fork Payette River
~44 min drive
North Fork Payette River is a 12-mile paddling stretch near Yellow Pine, Idaho. It flows year-round. USGS models an average flow of about 1,046 cfs and a gradient of about 90.8 feet per mile. Land along it is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Pittsburg Landing Boat Launch
~31 min drive
A worthwhile stop near Idaho.
Shorts Bar Boat Ramp
~4 min drive
Shorts Bar Boat Ramp is a boat launch in Idaho.
Little Slate Creek
~21 min drive
Little Slate Creek is a 14-mile paddling stretch near White Bird, Idaho. It flows year-round. USGS models an average flow of about 119 cfs and a gradient of about 131.7 feet per mile. Land along it is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Riggins City Park Boat Ramp
~4 min drive
Riggins City Park Boat Ramp is a boat launch in Idaho.
Sheep Creek
~23 min drive
Sheep Creek is a 6.1-mile paddling stretch near Riggins, Idaho. It flows year-round. USGS models an average flow of about 39 cfs and a gradient of about 483.7 feet per mile. Land along it is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Lightning Creek Boat Ramp
~7 min drive
Lightning Creek Boat Ramp is a boat launch in Idaho.
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