Tower Rock Recreation Site

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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.

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Map & DirectionsTower Rock Recreation Site is located in Idaho near Carmen

Detail location of campground
Public Campground

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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Connectivity

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    Good Coverage
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    Verizon
    No Coverage
    Verified by 2 users
    Last on 8/1/26
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    AT&TLTE
    Some Coverage

Connectivity

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  • signal strength bars
    T-Mobile5G
    Good Coverage
  • signal strength bars
    Verizon
    No Coverage
    Verified by 2 users
    Last on 8/1/26
  • signal strength bars
    AT&TLTE
    Some Coverage

Access

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

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A budget-friendly campground at $5/night with well-spaced paved sites along the Salmon River. Guests commonly noted highway noise and boat launch activity, though most found it manageable for sleeping.

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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, there is some coverage for AT&T, good coverage for T-Mobile, and no coverage for Verizon.