Salt River Day Use Area

Nearby hiking trails, a large community fire pit and stunning scenic views of the Salt River, make this the perfect spot for a group or family gathering.

Salt River Day Use Area is 24 km south of Fort Smith, NT.

Our favourite things to do here:

• Hike one of the nearby trails
• Take a rest and catch up with friends in the Dëldël Kué Day Use Shelter
• Watch the red-sided garter snakes emerge in late April/early May
• Play family-friendly games like volleyball, frisbee, football or ladder toss in large open areas
• Stargazing and aurora viewing
• Picnic

The Salt River Day Use Area features:

• Flushable outhouses
• The Dëldël Kué Day Use Shelter with wood stove
• Community fire pit
• Picnic tables and fire pits
• Firewood