South Fork Salmon River, all below 3 Mile Road/Hamilton Bar TH

South Fork Salmon River, below 3 Mile Road/Hamilton Bar TH. | Courtesy photo Joshua Simpson.

A trail on the South Fork Salmon River. | Courtesy photo Joshua Simpson.

Hiking near the South Fork. | Courtesy photo Joshua Simpson.

A recreation area near the South Fork Salmon River. | Courtesy photo Joshua Simpson.

South Fork/East Fork Salmon River Area, Krassel Ranger District

This highly popular area is one of the earlier areas on the Forest to be snow-free in the spring.

Several campgrounds and dispersed campsites can be found along the South Fork Road (FS Rd #674). The southern-most 7 miles of the South Fork Road are on the Boise National Forest (link).

The following campgrounds are along the South Fork of the Salmon River:

· Poverty Flat

· Four Mile

· Camp Creek

· Buckhorn Bar

· Ponderosa

· Secesh Horse Camp

The South Fork corridor is about 30 miles from Cascade along the Warm Lake Highway. Usually by July, Lick Creek Pass (Road #48) is snow-free, providing a quicker 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.