Tower Rock Campground
Salmon, Idaho · 3,770 ft · In Salmon Field Office (BLM)
Photos: BLM
Wildfire 28 mi E: Sand Creek, 35,520 acres, 83% contained
At a glance
3 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
- Elevation
- 3,770 ft (1,149 m)3,770 ft1,149 m
Sites12
Tower Rock Campground lists no loops, so its sites are listed here. Pick a site to see its details.
From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026.
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About
Overview
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.
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.
From BLM National Recreation Sites & Facilities, OpenStreetMap, Recreation.gov, and Recreation.gov — campground rate cards · · Edit
Cell service
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- AT&TNo coverage on FCC map
- T-MobileNo coverage on FCC map
Cell service at Tower Rock Campground: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- WedMostly Sunny, 2% chance of rain64°30°
- ThuMostly Sunny66°33°
- FriSunny72°36°
- SatSunny70°35°
- SunSunny, 1% chance of rain67°38°
Nearby camping
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Campground · 3.8 mi · Salmon
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Public Land · 4.1 mi · Salmon
Bobcat Gulch Campground
Campground · 4.7 mi · Salmon
3 more within 25 mi
Dispersed camping nearby
Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.
Location and contact
Data from BLM National Recreation Sites & Facilities, OpenStreetMap, Recreation Information Database (RIDB) / Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards
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