Tower Rock Campground
The Lewis & Clark Expedition camped at the Tower Rock site, along the main Salmon River. Today, the site offers prime river access for floaters and steelhead and trout anglers. Camping and picnic sites are also available, and the area makes a great stopping point for scenic drivers.
The campground offers single-family campsites for both RV and designated tent-only camping. Each site is equipped with accessible picnic tables and campfire rings with grills. Vault toilets, fishing platforms, picnic shelter, and boat ramp with access to the Salmon River are provided. No hookups are available at this location.
Need to Know
The campground has first-come, first-served sites.
Be bear aware; keep all food out of sight in approved containers or locked inside your vehicle and remove all food from area after eating.
No electric, water, or sewer hookups at this campground.
Livestock and firearms prohibited in campground.
Don't Move Firewood: Help protect our forests! Prevent the spread of tree-killing pests by obtaining firewood at or near your destination and burning it on-site. Moving firewood is illegal in some states. Visit dontmovefirewood.org to learn more.
Natural Features
William Clark described the rock formation above the campground, known today as Tower Rock, as a “Clift of dark brown flint”. The Precambrian quartzite is some of the oldest rock in Idaho and can be found in the outcrops between the campground and North Fork, ID. At the nearby Tower Pirimids Day Use Area "hoodoo" type sandstone, gravel, and capstone formation can be seen near another Corps of Discovery campsite.
Nearby Attractions
- Salmon River
- Tower Pirimids Day Use Area
- Morgan Bar Campground
Recreation
The area surrounding the campground offers a multitude of recreation opportunities including motorized and non-motorized trails, hunting, fishing, and wildlife viewing. Rafters and anglers often use the boat ramp to access the Salmon River.
Changes & Cancellations
No changes/cancellations/refunds are allowed as all fees are paid either on-site or through the Recreation.gov Scan & Pay App.
Contact Information
Mailing
1206 S Challis St Salmon ID 83467
Physical
1206 S Challis St Salmon ID 83467
Rental Options
Learn more about gear rental options for your trip
Driving Directions
Take Highway 93 North of Salmon, ID for 10 miles. Campground will be on the left between the highway and the Salmon River.
Available Campsites
- Site Site #6 Extra Vehicle, Loop , Type Parking
- Site Site #3 Extra Vehicle, Loop , Type Parking
- Site Site #2 Extra Vehicle, Loop , Type Parking
- Site Site #1, Loop , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site Site #4 Extra Vehicle, Loop , Type Parking
- Site Tent Site #6, Loop , Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site Tent Site #5, Loop , Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site Site #4, Loop , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site Site #1 Extra Vehicle, Loop , Type Parking
- Site Site #2, Loop , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site Site #3, Loop , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site Site #5 Extra Vehicle, Loop , Type Parking
