Mormon Bend Campground
Closed — Closed for the season. Opens in April and closes September 30th. This campground opens earlier in the season than nearby campgrounds to accommodate steelhead fishermen.
Weed Free Hay Order 04-2021-03
Prohibited by this order: Possessing, storing, or transporting non-pelletized hay, straw, or mulch in the Intermountain Region, unless it is certified as weed free by the state where the product originated.
Explosives and Exploding Target Order 04-2021-02
This order prohibits the use of explosives and exploding targets on National Forest System lands within the Intermountain Region.
Over-Snow Vehicle and Bicycle Prohibitions
This order covers over-snow vehicle and bicycle use on the Fairfield and Ketchum Ranger Districts and the Sawtooth National Recreation Area.
Sawtooth Wilderness Area Occupancy and Use
This order covers occupancy and use requirements for the Sawtooth Wilderness area on the Sawtooth National Recreation Area.
Hemingway-Boulders and Cecil D. Andrus-White Clouds Wilderness Areas - Occupancy and Use
This over covers occupancy and use requirements of the Hemingway-Boulders and Cecil D. Andrus-White Clouds Wilderness Areas on the Sawtooth National Recreation Area.
Forestwide Occupancy and Use
This order covers occupancy and use prohibitions on all National Forest System lands and roads within the Sawtooth National Forest.
Occupancy and Use - Food Storage
This order covers requirements for possessing and storing food while visiting the Sawtooth National Recreation Area.
Sawtooth National Recreation Area - Occupancy and Use
This covers occupancy and use requirements, including stay limits, for the Sawtooth National Recreation Area.
About
Mormon Bend Campground is situated along the Salmon River in the Sawtooth National Recreation Area, 8 miles northeast of Stanley. The campground features 15 campsites including one double-site nestled in a lodgepole pine forest with sagebrush and open meadows. All sites are first-come, first-served only. The campground opens earlier than many others in the area to accommodate steelhead fishermen and provides excellent fishing access to the Salmon River and surrounding creeks. A designated put-in for float boaters is located within the campground, making it a popular spot for river trips. Visitors can fish for trout and steelhead in season. Mormon Bend includes potable water, vault toilets, picnic tables, and fire rings at each site. Pack animals are permitted. The campground operates under a 10-day occupancy limit within a 30-day period and 30-mile radius throughout the SNRA. Campers must occupy their site the first night and cannot leave it unoccupied for more than 24 hours.
Directions
From Stanley, go 8 miles northeast on ID 75. Turn right into the campground.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $18 - $20 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (208) 423-7500 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| View on Recreation.gov |
Availability
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