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Hammer Creek Recreation Site Access

Hammer Creek Recreation Site is a popular put-in for boating the Lower Salmon River, featuring a double-wide concrete boat ramp, 12 campsites, and amenities including drinking water, flush toilets, and an RV dump station. Located 2.

7 miles west of White Bird on Highway 95, the site offers easy paved access and serves as the primary launch point for 53-mile trips downriver to the Snake River confluence. A non-limiting self-issue permit is required for all boating use below Hammer Creek.


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