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Poverty Flat Campground
Located along side the South Fork Salmon River, this paved campground offers 10 campsites, including 4 walk in tent sites. Hitching posts at each site. The campground serves as take-out for those floating the South Fork of the Salmon River from Goat Creek. Serves as the trailhead for an extensive trail system.
Many loop hikes are possible from here, of varying lengths and difficulties, inlcuding Blackmare Creek Trail (#100) which start in the campground. Open to those on foot, horses, mountain bikes, and trail bikes. Fishing in the river. Fire rings, hitching rails, toilet, drinking water, pack in/pack out. Please pack out all your trash. No hook-ups.
At a Glance
| Fees: | $10 single units |
|---|---|
| Usage: | Light |
| Closest Towns: | Yellow Pine, ID |
| Water: | Potable Water |
| Restroom: | Vault Toilet (1) |
| Operated By: | Forest Service |
General Information
Directions:From McCall, go 30 miles northeast on Forest Road 48 (Lick Creek Road), then 13 miles south on FR 674 (South Fork Road).
Activities
Campground Camping
| No. of Sites | 8 single site(s) |
| Reservation Info | Not reservable |
| No. of Accessible sites | 7 of 8 |