South Fork/East Fork Salmon River Area, Krassel Ranger District
This highly popular area of the Forest is one of the earlier areas to be snow-free in the spring. Several campgrounds and dispersed campsites can be found along the South Fork Road (FSR #674). The southern-most 7 miles of the South Fork Road are on the Boise National Forest.
These campgrounds are along the South Fork of the Salmon River:
The South Fork corridor is about 30 miles from Cascade along the Warm Lake Highway. Usually by July, Lick Creek Pass (FSR #48) is snow-free, providing a faster access from McCall (35 miles) to the South Fork corridor.
Please follow posted speed limits and drive carefully, the South Fork Road is a paved, narrow, one-lane road with two-way traffic and many blind corners.
Recreation Sites
Blackmare Trailhead
Located within the Poverty Flat Campground. Access to the Blackmare Creek Trail (#100).Â
Buckhorn Bar Campground
Site Closed
Located alongside the South Fork Salmon River, these 10 campsites include 4 walk-in, tent only sites. The walk-in sites are along the Sough Fork of the Salmon River, and 1 is a double unit, which…
Buckhorn Creek Trailhead
Access Buckhorn Creek Trailhead from the South Fork of the Salmon River Road (FS#674), and cross over the bridge. The trailhead is at elevation 3,882 feet. There is adequate parking for vehicles…
Camp Creek Campground
Site Closed
This small campground (4 sites) on the South Fork Road is a hub for the nearby network of trails. Explore these ruggedly beautiful mountains in almost any direction, or try your luck fishing in the…
Deadman Bar Camping Area
This walk-in 3-unit campground is located along the East Fork of the South Fork of the Salmon River. The site is popular with boaters floating the East Fork of the South Fork Salmon River. Sites are…
Fitsum Creek Trailhead
Potable water system is out of service. The site includes a restroom. Also, a short interpretive trail leaves and returns to this site.
Four Mile Campground
Site Closed
Located along side the South Fork Salmon River, these 4 campsites offer access to an extensive trail system. Fishing in the South Fork of the Salmon River. Trail access is provided at a nearby…
Four Mile Trailhead
This trailhead is across from Four Mile Campground on the South Fork Salmon River Road. This trailhead serves as access to trails 090, 091, 092, and 093 along and within the area of Four Mile…
Indian Point Camping Area
This dispersed walk-in 3 unit campground is located along the East Fork of the South Fork of the Salmon River. The site is popular with boaters floating the East Fork of the South Fork Salmon River.…
Jakie Creek/Teapot Trailhead
The Jakie Creek/Teapot Trailhead is located along the South Fork of the Salmon River. From the trailhead, you can travel on the west side of the river on the Cougar Creek Trail #098 that follows…