We initially signed up for 2 nights in the Sockeye Campground but after exploring other campgrounds north of here along the Salmon River this morning we decided to stay an additional 3 nights.
Salmon River
We did a quick drive through the small town of Stanley before taking the road along the Salmon River that runs through a long canyon the width of the road and river. Walls of rock and trees towered over us on either side, sometimes giving away to flat areas filled with homes, cabins and campgrounds. Near the end of the canyon there is a place on the river with thermal waters bubbling up and people soaking in it in the river. Just down stream from that is the remains of a dam that was built in 1910 to provide hydro-electric power for a silver mine 16 miles up in the mountain. It failed in 1911. We thought about camping there too but the sites were not suitable for us. That’s when we added three nights at Redfish.
We rode our bikes around the lake and over to the Redfish Lodge recreation area. They have a lovely beach and dock for boat rentals as well as kayak, paddle boards, peddle boats and floatation toys, bike rentals, guided fishing and river rafting trips. Lots of people! The lodge has rooms to rent and cabins, a general store, restaurant and lounge, snack bar and a green grass lawn for music concerts three nights a week. Another area nearby has laundry and shower services.
We have plans for hiking, biking and fishing!
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