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Karin G.
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GuideElk Bend RV Park
Just what we needed
Nice welcome and information about the area. Sights are a bit close but not many people are here so it’s not noticeable. Great views and amenities are fine.
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Several RV parks near Gibbonsville provide full hookup options for travelers exploring the Salmon River area. Wagonhammer RV Park & Campground offers 56 sites with water, electric, and sewer hookups, operating from May 15 to November 15. The Village at North Fork accommodates big rigs with 50-amp service and remains open year-round. River's Fork Lodge & RV Park features spacious sites that easily fit larger motorhomes with full hookups, while Century 2 Campground provides similar amenities from April through mid-October. Most parks offer level gravel pads with adequate spacing between sites. "The sites are large and easily fit our 28' trailer and truck. Definitely could fit any size class A rig," one camper shared about River's Fork Lodge.
Cell service varies significantly throughout the region, with Verizon coverage spotty in many locations. Several parks compensate with WiFi access, though connection speeds may be limited. Dump stations are available at Wagonhammer and Century 2 campgrounds for those passing through. The 20-mile drive from Salmon provides access to groceries and supplies, making it advisable to stock up before heading to more remote parks. While most RV parks welcome pets, specific rules vary by location. Navigation to some parks requires careful driving on mountain roads with occasional tight turns. During peak summer months, advance reservations are strongly recommended as riverside sites fill quickly, particularly on weekends and holidays.
Best RV Campgrounds near Gibbonsville (91)
1. Wagonhammer RV Park & Campground
"So close to a five star campground if it were not for the swarming mosquitoes anywhere in the shade."
"This is a cozy little campground about 20 minutes outside Salmon, ID. It's located directly on the Salmon River. It's a well-run site, is clean and has full hookups, laundry, a store, etc..."
from $25 - $45 / night
Check Availability2. River's Fork Lodge & RV Park
"When we booked our RV spot with Porter he mentioned that Verizon cell service wasn’t very good but they did offer free WiFi which was extremely important as my wife needed it for work."
3. The Village at North Fork
4. Cactus River Ranch RV & Campground
"Just three RV sites which made it feel private. The bathrooms with showers were very nice. Electric and water hookups right by the river was a great find!"
"Beautiful river - the non service site is great- easy back in with 24 ft TT. Wouldn’t choose service sites. Too close together and hard right angles."
from $35 - $65 / night
Check Availability5. Andreas on the River RV Park
"We enjoyed 2 nights here alongside the river with full hookups. The host was very kind and helpful with our questions.
Easy 5 minute walk to town.""We have done only boondocking but were tired and wanted proximity to town. A few spots left and asked for one on the river, which had its own deck."
from $45 - $75 / night
Check Availability6. Mountains Hideaway Campground
from $25 / night
Check Availability7. Travellers Rest Cabins & RV Park
"The final few nights were in the Whitetail Cabin, which had a bit more room to move around in. The owner/employees were friendly and helpful during our entire stay."
"The staff and owner went Above and Beyond for us when my boyfriend left behind a beloved baseball cap in our room. Totally our fault, and we figured we’d never see the sentimental item again."
8. Elk Bend RV Park
"We set up our daughter in our Super C here for 2 months while she worked in nearby Salmon during the busy season."
"We stayed two nights in this delightful peaceful campground. The owner was incredibly nice, accommodating and kept this place so well-maintained."
9. Josephine's Pizza and RV Park
10. Century 2 Campground & RV Park
"Access to river to look at great! Renamed to Andreas on the River. The management helped us get in and made sure we were good. Super 5 stars!"
"We literally pulled in off highway 93 and were immediately welcomed with open arms. The campground is under new management, so is going through a lot of amazing changes!"
Drive Time
- 1 hr 57 min from Missoula, MT
- 2 hrs 41 min from Helena, MT
- 2 hrs 54 min from Bozeman, MT
- 5 hrs 33 min from Lewiston, ID
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RV Park Reviews near Gibbonsville, ID
189 Reviews of 91 Gibbonsville Campgrounds
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Patricia P.
TravelerSpillway
Too rough for resevoir camping
Rough road, glad we had 4wd and clearance. Not for a trailer camping and wouldn't takke myy rv either.
Brian E.GuideShoup Bridge Campground — Salmon Field Office (Blm)
5 miles South of Salmon Idaho. Right on the Salmon River
Only 6 spaces. $15 per night with self pay envelope. Flat paved spots. Several will easily fit a big rig rv. Pit Toilets and a water spigot. Close to highway so, road noise is present during the day. Lots of shade trees and grass.
- RRoddrickGuide
Price Creek Campground (Mt) — Beaverhead Deerlodge National Forest
Beautiful place
This is a forest. service campground, but it’s all paved every site spaced apart, fantastic campground. Wayne and Betty are fantastic host even let me borrow a shovel and sift to go dig for quartz.
David R.GuideSpring Gulch
Tent spot?
Site “10”, tents only but enough room for our truck camper rig. Beautiful access to East Fork of the Bitter Root. Oneish hour south of Missoula. Most sites require reservations. Fished here, caught a bunch of little bitty Bull Trout. Host let us help ourselves to firewood.
- David R.Guide
Grasshopper Campground and Picnic Area
Amazing spot
Site #8 is at the end, right next to beautiful creek, levelish site, private for a campground, wonderful for getting a peaceful night sleep with the creek. Tent pad separate from rig, picnic table and fire ring (bring firewood). Vault toilets were clean by vault toilet standards. You can hike to Elkhorn hot springs easily which are rustic but fun. Host was attentive and happy to talk for a bit. Mtn biking nearby at the little ski resort. The whole Pioneer Scenic byway was beautiful and the Crystal park is close by to go dig some crystals out of the mountain (bring bug spray and a shovel)
- DDavid D.Traveler
Little Joe
Sweet Little (Joe) Spot
Located about 21 miles south of the town of Wise River, MT. Little Joe is a four site Forest Service operated campground for those wanting solitude. While not next to Wise River, there is a small creek a hundred yards to the north that provides natural white noise. The campground offers two single occupancy sites and two double occupancy sites. There are no pull through sites. One restroom and a hand-powered water pump services the campground. The campground is suitable for smaller RVs and camp trailers which helps keep this site largely empty during the week. It is only 7 miles or so from Crystal Park for those rock hounds. Cost is currently $15 per night befor any discounts from Federal passes (then $8/night). While there the restroom was clean and stocked. It's one of my favorite campgrounds on the Pioneer Mountain Scenic Byway (state highway 73) as it is positioned away from most other campgrounds other than dispersed sites. Lupine Picnic Area is approximately 5 miles to the south which offers spectacular views of the East Pioneers.
Superspockman
ScoutElk Bend RV Park
Beware!
Please note, we have never stayed here, but the following experience should give anyone pause about ever making reservations, and then trying to cancel later. And, if the owner('Stu') is as corrupt and non-customer focused as he was in this simple matter, then God help anyone staying there who has a REAL problem! Our experience validates some bad reviews about this‘Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde’ owner! Here's our story: We made reservations online via RoverPass on 1 May, 2026 staying for three days in September, 2026, 4-1/2 MONTHS away, paying the full amount for all three days. Our plans changed and a month later, we canceled our reservations online via RoverPass. I then phoned Elk Bend RV Park.‘Stu’ answered. I told him that I had just canceled the reservations and he said“fine”, and hung up. I waited A WEEK and the credit had still not hit my credit card account. I phoned Elk Bend RV Park on 8 June 2026.‘Stu’ answered. I told him that“it’s been a full week now, and no refund credit has hit my credit card account”. He said“I’ll take care of it”. I said“Thanks”. End of conversation. A day or two later, I phoned Elk Bend RV Park and the call went over to voicemail after two or three rings. I figured I'd give the guy a couple more days, and called again on 11 June 2026. The call immediately went over to voicemail, no dial tone, nothing! Apparently, he had BLOCKED my number! At that point, I went online to my credit card account and logged a dispute. I attached at least 4 or 5 emails with the RoverPass reservations and cancellation to the dispute. After over a month, the credit was finally applied to my account. After over a month and multiple attempts, the credit card company noted that they had been unable to contact the owner! So, be forewarned, this‘Stu' character is a crook, and based on some of his reviews, a real kook, and he will keep your money unless DRASTIC action is taken! Had we paid for our reservations via check or debit card, we would have been, frankly, SCREWED! It is important to note that during this entire ordeal, we NEVER received a single phone call, email, or text message from'Stu' or anyone at ELK BEND RV Park concerning this matter! STAY AWAY! RUN, if need be! DO NOT STAY HERE! If you need a GREAT place nearby, we HIGHLY recommend Wagonhammer RV Park, in North Fork, about 42 miles North. We have stayed there three or four times over the years, and it's very nice!
- DDiane S.Guide
Boulder Creek
Wish people would follow basic rules
Lovely peaceful camp. Water out of the pump is very rusty so filtration a must. People need to go over the rules. No holding sites it is illegal. Please pay and show your tickets. Don't park in a campsite to visit other campers use day use. Do not leave smoldering campfires ever. That is considered unattended. Put it out so others dont have to breath it in all night. No gens after 10pm. Why doesnt everyone get better batteries and solar. It is easy and economical. Did i say pay? Why folks think they dont have to pay cause no one is watching. What other rules get broken by such folks when no one is checking. Have some honor in an honor system and especially when this regime has no honor.
Guide to Gibbonsville
RV sites near Gibbonsville, Idaho provide access to the remote Salmon River valley at elevations between 4,000-5,000 feet. Most campgrounds in the area operate seasonally from spring through fall, with limited options during winter months. Cell service remains unreliable throughout much of the region, with AT&T and Sprint coverage particularly spotty in canyon areas.
What to do
Hot springs access: Several thermal springs are within driving distance of North Fork RV parks. At Wagonhammer RV Park & Campground, one visitor noted, "Great spot for my quick couple day trip to the hot springs!" Local springs maintain year-round temperatures between 100-106°F.
Kayaking opportunities: The Salmon River offers multiple put-in locations for paddlers. "Lots of boat launches up and down river for kayaking," reports one Wagonhammer camper. River's Fork Lodge & RV Park offers kayak rentals directly at their property.
Fishing excursions: Access to prime fishing spots directly from campgrounds. According to one visitor at River's Fork: "The fishing was spot on, right on the river you don't have to even drive anywhere if you don't want." Cutthroat trout and steelhead are common catches in this section of the Salmon.
What campers like
Riverside campsites: Many parks offer spots directly adjacent to the water. At Century 2 Campground, one camper enjoyed their "own deck looking over the river watching osprey fish." Sites along the water typically fill fastest during summer months.
Walking distance to towns: Some RV parks provide convenient access to nearby communities. According to a camper at Andreas on the River: "Easy 5 minute walk to town. Great local grocery, bakery, and a few breweries." This proximity allows campers to resupply without moving their vehicles.
Clean facilities: Many campgrounds maintain well-kept restrooms and common areas. "Grounds were well taken care of, owners so very nice and helpful, showers and restrooms spotless and free, great little laundry room," reports one visitor about Wagonhammer's amenities.
What you should know
Internet connectivity limitations: Most campers report significant digital constraints. At Travellers Rest Cabins & RV Park in nearby Darby, Montana, they offer WiFi access, but throughout the region, cellular data remains unreliable. One Wagonhammer visitor advised: "If you are a digital nomad and stay here then go to Salmon (30-minute drive), turn left, and a few blocks down on your left is the public library. It's the best wifi you'll find."
Mosquito preparation: Insects can be problematic in shaded areas near water. "So close to a five star campground if it were not for the swarming mosquitoes anywhere in the shade," noted one camper. Bug spray with DEET is strongly recommended during summer months.
Supply planning: Limited shopping options exist in the immediate area. "Nearest town with groceries etc. is in Salmon so stock up before you go," advises one reviewer. The 20-mile drive to larger communities can be time-consuming on mountain roads.
Tips for camping with families
Limited children's activities: Some campgrounds lack dedicated play areas. A visitor at River's Fork mentioned: "If there was really anything they could add, would possibly be something for kids to do. Just as a family of four with a 3 and 6 year old, they can only fish so much."
Dog-friendly options: Many parks accommodate pets with dedicated areas. "Dog friendly and there is a dog island that your fur kid can run around off leash!" noted one Wagonhammer visitor. However, restrictions may apply at certain times or areas.
Site selection for privacy: Cactus River Ranch RV & Campground offers varying levels of separation between sites. "The non service site is great - easy back in with 24 ft TT. Wouldn't choose service sites. Too close together and hard right angles," advised one recent camper.
Tips from RVers
Big rig access: Most parks can accommodate larger vehicles but require careful navigation. "The sites are large and easily fit our 28' trailer and truck. Definitely could fit any size class A rig," noted a visitor at River's Fork.
Seasonal considerations: Many campgrounds close during winter months. The Village at North Fork remains open year-round, while most others operate between April/May through October/November. Advance reservations become essential during July and August.
Power availability: Almost all established RV parks offer 50-amp service, though 30-amp options may be limited at some locations. A few parks like Andreas on the River include both 30 and 50-amp hookups for flexibility.
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