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.

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

Tower Rock Recreation Site

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The Best Camping Near Carmen, Idaho

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.

Nice place to call home for a couple of days!

$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. 

Great little roadside park

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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