Cottonwood Recreation Site

Overview Nestled among shady groves of cottonwood trees along the scenic Upper Salmon River, Cottonwood Recreation Site offers a peaceful setting for camping, fishing, and river access.

Type

Day use area

Town

Challis · 14 mi from the town center

Location

44.66778, -114.07944 · Open map

Source

Recreation Information Database · checked October 2, 2026

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• Cottonwood Recreation Site
• Park
• Day use area
• Trail
• Hot spring
• Historic site

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• Emmett Hosford Househistoric site · near Challis
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• Black-Alder Creek Trail0.4 mi long · near Challis
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• Low Rider0.9 mi long · near Challis
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• Lower Foothills0.3 mi long · near Challis
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• The Biscuit Burner0.3 mi long · near Challis
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