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Tower Rock Recreation Site

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Tower Rock Recreation Site near Carmen, Idaho, offers camping amidst rugged terrain with rocky formations and open spaces. Temperatures can range from lows in the 30s Fahrenheit in winter to highs in the 80s during summer months. Nearby, visitors can explore the Salmon River for fishing and rafting or visit the Sacajawea Interpretive, Cultural & Educational Center to learn about local history.

Description

Bureau of Land Management

6 campsites on the Upper Salmon River. Fishing for trout and steelhead in the river, with a boat ramp for access. This was one of Lewis and Clark`s campsites during their historic exploration of the west

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Location

Tower Rock Recreation Site is located in Idaho

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Directions

north of Salmon, Idaho on Highway 93. Take Highway 93 north from Salmon, Idaho approximately 10 miles. The campground is on your left next to the river.

Coordinates

45.31244391 N
113.906221 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site
  • Walk-In
    Park in a lot, walk to your site.
  • Hike-In
    Backcountry sites.

Stay Connected

  • WiFi
    Unknown
  • Verizon
    Available
  • AT&T
    Unknown
  • T-Mobile
    Unknown

Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)

Features

For Campers

  • ADA Access
  • Trash
  • Picnic Table
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

For Vehicles

  • Pull-Through Sites

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3 Reviews

Reviewed Jun. 22, 2021

Not bad for a quick stop

Very clean. Highway noise is not bad at night. I slept well in a tent. Three other people there including one who slept in her car. If you want privacy or shade, go to the end of the day use area and put your tent by the picnic tables around the rock. It is closer to the road tho, and the river.

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  • Review photo of Tower Rock Recreation Site by Sarah , June 22, 2021
  • Review photo of Tower Rock Recreation Site by Sarah , June 22, 2021
Reviewed Oct. 5, 2020

Great little roadside park

$5 a night, no hookups or dump/water on site. Beautiful setting. Not great but usable Verizon and T-Mobile cell service. Loop is a bit tight in spots so I wouldn't recommend it for a large 5'er or motorhome.

  • Review photo of Tower Rock Recreation Site by Chip K., October 5, 2020
  • Review photo of Tower Rock Recreation Site by Chip K., October 5, 2020
Reviewed Sep. 6, 2020

Nice place to call home for a couple of days!

This small campground is right along the highway so it has easy access... and some highway noise. It is small, but we were there by ourselves 2 of the 3 nights we stayed. Camp sites are well spaced with their own fire pits and picnic tables. The roads and campsites are paved. However, they had just cut the grass and weeds, which we appreciated, but they left all their clippings around the campsites, so we used our rake and broom to clean it up. The parking area for the small boat launch is nearby, so there were people around most mornings and evenings. This is right on the Salmon River so a good place to camp if fishing the Salmon. No cell phone reception for Verizon. There was an osprey nest right by our campsite which had some babies and parents which were interesting to watch.

  • Review photo of Tower Rock Recreation Site by Melody M., September 6, 2020
  • Review photo of Tower Rock Recreation Site by Melody M., September 6, 2020

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Are fires allowed at Tower Rock Recreation Site?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Tower Rock Recreation Site, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

  • Is there cell phone reception at Tower Rock Recreation Site?

    According to campers on TheDyrt.com, Verizon signal is available, AT&T is unknown, and T-Mobile is unknown.