Name: Lightning Creek Sportsman Access
Along the Salmon River, Lightning Creek campground is undeveloped camping at its best. There are no facilities except a portapotty but who needs them when you can fish!
Campsites: There are no tables, fire pits or barbecue stands. Great river access and a place to park your tent or RV make this campground the perfect haven for the serious fisherman.
Water: No drinking water available.
Garbage Services: No garbage service.
Restroom: There is a portapotty available.
Handicap Accessible: No.
Pets: It is not specified but as a courtesy to others pets should be on a leash.
Fishing: Wonderful river fishing.
Boating: No boat launch or boat dock.
Swimming: The river was quite high while we were there. I'm sure when the river drops to a more normal level some people will play in the water.
Wildlife: Whitetail deer and birds of prey are common to the area.
Phone service: No pay phone and no cell reception.
Nearby Services: Services are available in Riggins.
RV Dumping Site: No dumping site.
Location/Driving instructions: Lightning Creek Sportsman Access is on Highway 95, three to four miles north of Riggins on the Salmon River side of the highway.
Coordinates: 45.465405,-116.307255
Elevation: 1705 Feet
Reviewed Date: June 2010
Fees And Reservations: No reservations. No fee.
This information is accurate as of the date of the review.
| Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday | Monday | Tuesday |
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| High: 63°F | High: 70°F | High: 68°F | High: 52°F | High: 57°F | High: 54°F | High: 56°F |
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| Mostly cloudy throughout the day. | Mostly cloudy throughout the day. | Rain starting in the afternoon. | Possible light rain in the morning and overnight. | Possible light rain in the morning. | Rain throughout the day. | Clear throughout the day. |
| 19% chance of rain | 8% chance of rain | 77% chance of rain | 86% chance of rain | 71% chance of rain | 87% chance of rain | 62% chance of rain |
| Low: 51°F | Low: 48°F | Low: 46°F | Low: 43°F | Low: 42°F | Low: 47°F | Low: 42°F |
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