Tower Rock Recreation Site

Tower Rock Recreation Site offers direct access to the Salmon River via a dedicated boat ramp, making it a convenient launch point for kayakers, canoeists, and motorboaters. Located 10 miles north of Salmon, ID on Highway 93, the site features six campsites ($5/night), picnic areas, vault toilets, and accessible fishing platforms. The BLM-managed facility includes a specialized disabled angler's fishing ramp and operates on a fee-area basis with designated parking.

The Salmon River at this location is a major waterway with substantial flow—averaging over 13,000 cubic feet per second—and a moderate gradient of 23.1 feet/mile. Paddlers should expect a fast-moving river with strong current typical of this section of the Salmon. The site is ideal for those planning multi-day floats, as it provides established camping and serves as a natural stopping point along the river corridor. Nearby alternatives include Morgan Bar Recreation Site (also with boat ramp access) and Wallace Lake Campground within 10 miles.

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...

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. 
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.

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