Tower Rock Campground
Open — Open year-round. Currently operating first-come, first-served with no advance reservations. Seasonal reservations via Recreation.gov Scan & Pay App available June 21 through December 31.
Winter Weather Advisory issued April 14 at 11:53AM MDT until April 16 at 9:00AM MDT by NWS Missoula MT
* WHAT...Snow expected. There is a likelihood of moderate winter weather impacts. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 7 inches above 5,000 feet, including area mountain passes. Total snow accumulations of up to 2 inches in lower elevation valley areas. * WHERE...Highway 93 Lost Trail Pass to Gibbonsville, Lemhi Pass, Williams Creek Summit, Salmon, Shoup, Highway 28 Tendoy to Lone Pine, and Bannock Pass. * WHEN...From 6 PM Wednesday to 9 AM MDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...For MODERATE winter weather impacts, expect disruptions to normal activities. Hazardous traveling conditions. Use extra caution while driving. Closures and disruptions to infrastructure may occur. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes, especially over higher passes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...An elevated risk exists for snow squalls to produce poor visibility and gusty winds as the front arrives Wednesday evening across mountain pass areas.
About
Tower Rock Campground occupies a significant place in American history as a campsite used by the Lewis and Clark Expedition in August 1805. William Clark described the striking rock formation above the campground as a "Clift of dark brown flint," now known as Tower Rock. This Precambrian quartzite represents some of the oldest rock in Idaho. Located 10 miles north of Salmon along Highway 93, the campground provides direct access to the Salmon River, making it a prime destination for steelhead and trout anglers, rafters, and river floaters. The campground offers 6 campsites including 4 standard sites suitable for RVs and tents, plus 2 designated tent-only sites. All sites are equipped with accessible picnic tables and fire rings with grills. Facilities include accessible vault toilets, fishing platforms, a picnic shelter, and a boat ramp for launching onto the Salmon River. The campground has no hookups but provides paved campsites and accessible paths throughout. Extra vehicle parking is available. Beyond camping and river recreation, the surrounding area offers diverse opportunities including motorized and non-motorized trails, hunting, wildlife viewing, and photography. The nearby Tower Pyramids Day Use Area features unique "hoodoo" sandstone formations near another Corps of Discovery campsite. The campground operates year-round on a first-come, first-served basis in winter, with seasonal reservations available June 21 through December 31 via Recreation.gov Scan & Pay App.
Directions
Take Highway 93 north of Salmon, Idaho for 10 miles. Campground will be on the left between the highway and the Salmon River.
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Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | No |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $2 - $15 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | Yes |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (208) 756-5400 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
Useful Links
| View on Recreation.gov |
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