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Access Site ID

Hammer Creek Recreation Site

Name: Hammer Creek Recreation Site
Address: ID, US

Salmon River • Salmon River • White Bird Creek

Source: idaho_parks_and_recreation Updated 1 year ago

City: Copperville, ID

County: Idaho County

Type: Boat Ramp

Location: 45.76495403, -116.32449445

QM7G+X6 Copperville, ID, USA

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Nearby Gauge Conditions

Salmon River at White Bird ID Same River 1 mi away

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Little Salmon River at Riggins ID Same River 24.3 mi away

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Whitewater Run

II-IV Salmon - 9 - Hammer Creek to Snake River confluence

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Current Conditions

-- • 3000.00-30000.00 cfs

Salmon River at White Bird ID

Whitewater Runs on Salmon River

9 runs (4 nearby)

Difficulty Classes

I Easy II Novice III Intermediate IV Advanced V Expert/Extreme VI Unrunnable

Position relative to this access site: Put-in at this location This location is on the run Take-out at this location
Downstream from here Upstream from here

II-IV Put-in at this location 9 - Hammer Creek to Snake River confluence

55.0 mi

III-IV This location is on this run 7 - Carey Creek to Riggins

23.0 mi

III Take-out at this location 8 - Riggins to White Bird

30.0 mi

III-IV Upstream from here (33.8 mi from take-out) 6 - Corn Creek to Carey Creek

80.0 mi

These whitewater runs are on the same river but located more than 50 miles from this access site.

II 163 mi away 4 - E. Fork of Salmon to Town of North Fork

110.0 mi

III 116 mi away 5 - North Fork to Corn Creek

46.0 mi

II 144 mi away 2 - Stanley to Rough Creek Bridge

9.3 mi

II-III 147 mi away 1 - Hellroaring Creek to Redfish Lake Creek

12.6 mi

III 148 mi away 3 - Rough Creek Bridge to Torrey's Hole River Access

12.0 mi

Whitewater data from American Whitewater

About This Access Site

Hammer Creek is a popular boat launch for accessing the Lower Salmon River near White Bird, Idaho. Located approximately 2.7 miles west of Highway 95, this BLM recreation site serves as a put-in for rafts, kayaks, jet boats, and power boats. The facility includes 12 campsites ($10/night per camper, plus $4 per additional vehicle), drinking water, accessible restrooms, and an RV dump station. Federal Interagency Access Pass holders receive a 50% discount on campsites. For more information, contact the site at 208-962-3245.

The Salmon River at this location is a major waterway with an average flow of approximately 13,100 cubic feet per second and a moderate gradient of 23.1 feet per mile. Paddlers should expect moving current typical of a large mountain river. Several other BLM access points exist along this stretch—including Island Bar, Lucile, Shorts Bar, and Skookumchuck—so boaters can plan multi-day trips or choose alternative launch sites. Be sure to check current fishing regulations and seasonal closures before your trip, and practice Leave No Trace principles when using this public land facility.

Federal Facility Information

208-962-3245 Free Access

Remember your OUTDOOR ETHICS when enjoying your public lands. Please RECREATE RESPONSIBLY.

Overview

Hammer Creek Recreation site is a popular put-in spot for boating the Lower Salmon River via raft, kayak, jet boat or power boat. It has 12 campsites along the Lower Salmon River surrounded by semi-arid mountain peaks. Amenities include drinking water, accessible restrooms and a RV dump...

Nearby Boat Facilities

Main Salmon River (Powerboat) On-site

Amenities

parking

restrooms