Chemeketan Campground - Salmon River Headwaters

Chemeketan is a marvelously secluded group area that can accommodate up to 150 people. It is located in a lodge pole pine forest near the Salmon River. At the base of Galena Summit on Hwy 75 take FS Road 215 approximately 3 miles to the campground. Visitors can enjoy fishing for rainbow trout, westslope cutthroat trout, bull trout, occasional hybrid cutbow and steelhead in the Salmon River. You can explore the Idaho Centennial Trail or admire the marvelous views. Individual campsites are available on a first-come, first-serve basis if the group sites are not reserved.

There is no drinking water available at this site.

Reservations for this site can be made by visiting www.recreation.gov or by calling (877)444-6777.

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General Information

June - September

This campground closes on September 21.

Maximum of 75 vehicles allowed at this site. Pets must be on a leash. All occupancy (includes developed/dispersed camping, boats, boat trailers, travel trailers, tents, etc): Occupancy limit is 10 days in a 30 day period within a 30 mile radius for all of SNRA. Campsites must be occupied the first night, and cannot be left unattended for more than 24 hours. Motorized vehicles and bicycles are not allowed in any of the designated wilderness areas.

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