Tower Rock Campground
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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. Keep reading
Facilities 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. 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. Contact Info This location is unstaffed. To speak with our main office for general information, please call: (208) 756-5400. Nearby Attractions Salmon River Tower Pirimids Day Use Area Morgan Bar Campground Charges & Cancellations No changes/cancellations/refunds are allowed as all fees are paid either on-site or through the Recreation.gov Scan & Pay App.
The sites · 12
| Loop | Site | Type | Max rig | Electric | ADA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Site #1 | standard nonelectric | — | — | ||
| Site #1 Extra Vehicle | parking | — | — | ||
| Site #2 | standard nonelectric | — | — | ||
| Site #2 Extra Vehicle | parking | — | — | ||
| Site #3 | standard nonelectric | — | — | ||
| Site #3 Extra Vehicle | parking | — | — | ||
| Site #4 | standard nonelectric | — | — | ||
| Site #4 Extra Vehicle | parking | — | — | ||
| Site #5 Extra Vehicle | parking | — | — | ||
| Site #6 Extra Vehicle | parking | — | — | ||
| Tent Site #5 | tent only nonelectric | — | — | ||
| Tent Site #6 | tent only nonelectric | — | — |
Booking
Recreation.gov default: most campsites can be booked six months prior to arrival date. Most campgrounds go on sale at 7am PT / 8am MT / 10am ET, but not always; check the facility Seasons and Fees tab. Some locations also offer shorter supplemental booking windows.
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