Vinegar Creek Boat Ramp

End of road site with outfitter jet boat services for the Salmon River. Site is take-off point for upriver travel via jet boat to Shepp Ranch, James Ranch and Mackay Bar. Site has a boat launching ramp, but is not recommended for average user: 4-wheel drive and winch required to get back up the ramp.

At a Glance

Fees: No Fee.
Usage: Heavy
Restrictions:
  • This is rugged wild country with no cell phone service.
  • Parking is adequate for up to 12 vehicles.
Closest Towns: Riggins, Idaho
Water: Surface, not for drinking
Restroom: Vault
Information Center: Salmon River Ranger District, 208-839-2211

General Information

Directions: 26 miles up the Salmon River Road (Road #1614) from Riggins. The last two miles road is very narrow and rough. Not recommended for travel trailers.

Activities

Boating - Motorized

End of road site with outfitter jet boat services for the Salmon River. Site is take-off point for upriver travel via jet boat to Shepp Ranch, James Ranch and Mackay Bar. Site has a boat launching ramp, but is not recommended for average user: 4-wheel drive and winch required to get back up the ramp. Parking adequate for up to 12 vehicles.

Boating - Non-Motorized

End of road site with outfitter jet boat services for the Salmon River. Site is take-off point for upriver travel via jet boat to Shepp Ranch, James Ranch and Mackay Bar. Site has a boat launching ramp, but is not recommended for average user: 4-wheel drive and winch required to get back up the ramp. Parking adequate for up to 12 vehicles.