Island Bar Recreation Site

Island Bar

Featured amenities

Picnic Table Picnic Table
River Access River Access

About Island Bar Recreation Site

The site is located on the Lower Salmon River. It is a frequent put-in spot for floating the Lower Salmon River via raft, kayak, or jet boat. The site is largely undeveloped and is near large, sandy beaches and has easy access to the Salmon River. BLM recreation sites also on this stretch of river are Lucile, Old Lucile, Shorts Bar, Slate Creek, Skookumchuck, White Bird, Hammer Creek and Pine Bar. Be sure to check those sites for more information and amenities for boat ramps or camping. For river maps, authorized outfitters and shuttle services, see the links below.

Activities & Attractions

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Boating

Boating

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Kayaking

Kayaking

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Paddling

Paddling

Spring Summer Fall

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Picnic Table Picnic Table
River Access River Access
Cooking and Fire

Cooking and Fire

  • Picnic Table
Water Access

Water Access

  • Beach Access
  • River Access
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Location Island Bar Recreation Site

Address:
Cottonwood Field Office, 2 Butte Drive
Cottonwood, ID, 83522
United States

Highway access

Island Bar Recreation Site is accessible via U.S. Highway 95, which is approximately 20 miles away.

Elevation: 544 feet

Distance to downtown

61 mi drive to downtown Cottonwood (about 1 hr 8 min)

Nearby Campgrounds

Nearby destinations


Last updated: August 23, 2026

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