Shorts Bar Recreation Site

Bureau of Land Management · Idaho

Shorts Bar Recreation Site in Idaho. Ringed marker is this site; the other dots are the 722 public campsites we map in Idaho.

This site is a frequent put-in spot for floating the Lower Salmon River. The site is near large, sandy beaches and provides easy access to the Salmon River. BLM recreation sites attached to this stretch of river are Island Bar, Lucile, Old Lucile, 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.

What we know about it

Managed by: Bureau of Land Management
Fee: Not published (the agency does not list one)
Booking: first-come, first-served
Stay limit: 14 Days Stay Limit
Dogs: Allowed on a leash (BLM policy)
Phone: 208-962-3245
Coordinates: 45.41194, -116.30222

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Source: Recreation.gov, dated 2026-02-25, fetched 2026-09-07. Official listing.

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