Poverty Flat

Summary

This campground is conveniently located along the South Fork Salmon River, offering 10 campsites and 4 walk in tent sites on a first-come, first-served basis. It serves as a take-out for those floating the river and the trailhead for an extensive trail system, perfect for those on foot, horses, mountain bikes, and trail bikes. Facilities include fire rings, hitching rails, toilet, drinking water, and pack in/pack out. It's a great spot for fishing and other outdoor activities with nearby attractions.

Overview

Located along side the South Fork Salmon River, this paved campground offers 10 campsites, including 4 walk in tent sites. 

This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature. 

If this option is available, you will need to first download the free Recreation.gov mobile app https://www.recreation.gov/mobile-app prior to your arrival as some remote areas have limited or no cellular service.

Recreation

 The campground serves as take-out for those floating the South Fork of the Salmon River from Goat Creek. Serves as the trailhead for an extensive trail system. Many loop hikes are possible from here, of varying lengths and difficulties. Open to those on foot, horses, mountain bikes, and trail bikes. Fishing in the river. 

Facilities

Fire rings, hitching rails, toilet, drinking water, pack in/pack out. Please pack out all your trash. No hook-ups.

Nearby Attractions

The South Fork of the Salmon River is a highly popular area of the Forest and is one of the earlier areas to be snow-free in the spring. Several campgrounds and dispersed campsites can be found along the South Fork Road (FS Rd #674). The southern-most 7 miles of the South Fork Road are on the Boise National Forest.