Morgan Bar Campground
Open and operating first-come, first-served. Campground host on-site Memorial Day through Labor Day. Fees paid on-site or via Recreation.gov Scan & Pay app. 14-day stay limit.
Red Flag Warning issued August 9 at 2:35AM MDT until August 9 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Pocatello ID
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 475 AND 476... * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 475 East Salmon River Mountains/Salmon NF and Fire Weather Zone 476 Lemhi and Lost River Range/Challis NF. * WINDS...West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 10 percent. * IMPACTS...Wind reaching these speeds and humidity drier than 15 percent can result in rapid fire spread and extreme wildfire intensity.
Air Quality Alert issued August 7 at 1:30PM MDT by NWS Missoula MT
AQAMSO * WHAT...Air Quality Advisory because of degraded air quality due to wildfire smoke. Air Quality Index is forecast to be Moderate * WHERE...Lemhi County * WHEN...Until 3pm MDT 8/10/2026 * IMPACTS...Air quality is acceptable. However, there may be a risk for some people, particularly those who are unusually sensitive to air pollution.
About
Morgan Bar Campground sits adjacent to the Salmon River with magnificent eastern views of the Beaverhead Mountains. Originally homesteaded by the Morgan family, the site still features a remnant orchard. The 8 campsites accommodate both tents and RVs, with amenities including potable water, vault toilets, picnic tables, and fire rings at each site. Group facilities, horseshoe pits, bean-bag boards, and a grass volleyball court provide additional recreation options. The campground offers excellent river access for rafting, fishing, tubing, and swimming. A trail winds around a wetland pond and along almost a mile of the Salmon River's west bank, providing outstanding birding and wildlife viewing opportunities. The rock cliffs to the west are popular nesting sites for Canada geese. A campground host is present from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Livestock and firearms are prohibited in the campground. Bear safety measures are required; all food must be stored in approved containers or vehicles.
Directions
Take Highway 93 North from Salmon, ID for 3.5 miles. Turn left at the Lemhi County Fairgrounds and follow the signs for about 1 mile down Diamond Creek Road. The site is on the right between Diamond Creek Road and the Salmon River.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $2 - $15 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| [email protected] | |
| Phone | +1 (208) 756-5400 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
Useful Links
| View on Recreation.gov | |
| BLM Morgan Bar Recreation Site |
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