Cottonwood Recreation Site north of Challis offers camping, picnicking and boat access beside the Salmon River.
Plan your visit
US Highway 93, Challis, Idaho 83226
- Admission
- Camping $10/night; pavilion and dump-station fees are separate
- Hours
- Confirm seasonal access and water service
- Parking
- Off-street parking
- Restrooms
- Vault toilets
- Access
- BLM lists accessible restrooms and raised tent pads
- Setting
- Outdoor
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🌳 Amenities & Features
- 🏕️ 13 campsites and two walk-in tent sites
- 🚤 Boat ramp
- 🧺 Covered group pavilion
- 🎣 River fishing
- 🚰 Potable water
💡 Good to Know
- Camping is first come, first served with a 14-day limit. River currents can be strong.
- The pavilion is listed at $25 per day. Dump-station use is $5 for campers and $10 for non-campers.
Listing review date: 2026-10-15