Paved roads and paved campsites set Tower Rock Recreation Site apart from most BLM stops along this stretch of the Salmon River in Carmen, Idaho. Sites are well-spaced, each with a fire pit and picnic table, and a small boat launch nearby draws anglers and paddlers through most mornings and evenings. Highway noise is audible but tends to fade at night. Verizon coverage is unreliable here. Anglers fishing the Salmon River will find this a practical base, and those exploring campgrounds around Carmen have several other BLM options within a short drive. Bring a broom if visiting after maintenance, as grass clippings have been left around sites after mowing.
Description
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
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsTower Rock Recreation Site is located in Idaho near Carmen
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
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GGood Coverage
- VerizonNo CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 8/1/26
- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GGood Coverage
- VerizonNo CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 8/1/26
- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
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
Drive Time
- 2 hrs 20 min from Missoula, MT
- 2 hrs 28 min from Idaho Falls, ID
- 3 hrs 4 min from Helena, MT
- 3 hrs 17 min from Bozeman, MT










