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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 campgrounds dot the Salmon River corridor near North Fork, Idaho, providing full hookup options for motorhome travelers. Wagonhammer RV Park & Campground offers 56 sites with 30/50 amp electrical service, water, and sewer connections from May 15 to November 15. The Village at North Fork operates year-round with big-rig friendly spaces and full hookups. River's Fork Lodge & RV Park features spacious sites that can accommodate large fifth wheels and Class A motorhomes, with one visitor noting, "The sites are large and easily fit our 28' trailer and truck. Definitely could fit any size class A rig." Andreas on the River RV Park in nearby Salmon provides level sites with full hookups from May through October. Most parks offer gravel pads with varying degrees of shade and riverside positioning.
Cell service varies significantly throughout the region, with limited or no coverage at several RV parks. "No cell service for Verizon and AT&T, but serviceable WiFi," reported one RVer about Wagonhammer. Most parks maintain sanitary dump stations, with some offering on-site laundry facilities and clean showers. Pet-friendly policies are standard across rv campgrounds in the area, though specific restrictions may apply. The mountainous terrain can present navigation challenges for larger rigs on some access roads. Winter closures affect most RV parks, with only select locations like The Village at North Fork and Buddy's RV Park in Salmon remaining open year-round. Reservations are strongly recommended during summer months when fishing and outdoor recreation bring many RV campers to the area.
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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..."
Check AvailabilityAvailable this weekend
from $25 - $45 / night
2. 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. 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."
Check Availabilityfrom $35 - $65 / night
4. 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."
Check Availabilityfrom $45 - $75 / night
5. Mountains Hideaway Campground
Check Availabilityfrom $25 / night
6. The Village at North Fork
7. 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."
8. 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."
9. 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!"
10. Josephine's Pizza and RV Park
Drive Time
- 2 hrs 9 min from Missoula, MT
- 2 hrs 53 min from Helena, MT
- 3 hrs 6 min from Bozeman, MT
- 5 hrs 44 min from Lewiston, ID
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RV Park Reviews near North Fork, ID
158 Reviews of 76 North Fork Campgrounds
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.
TravelerLittle 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.
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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.
- JJudy C.Scout
Rombo Campground
We Loved Rombo
We recently camped at Rombo campground, with friends, and had a wonderful time. The campground is quite small, perhaps 15 individual spots, which worked well for us, as I particularly like the more private and quieter locations. There was potable water spigots and bear proof garbage containers. The fire rings looked fairly new, with higher, larger rings and sturdy grates.
The camp host is very friendly and helpful. He cleans the pit toilets on a regular basis and does a great job. He travels through the campground regularly, with his little dog Jellybean, making sure that everyone is taking care of their campsites (no unattended fires, trash issues, parking issues, etc.)
Most sites had an easy access to the river and there were a few trails nearby to hike on. We heard heron calls in the evening, as well as seeing many smaller critters. The camp host warned us that bears had been visiting the campgrounds near the Painted Rock Reservoir, about 10 miles away, and could show up at our campground as well, so we were sure to pack all food items away.
The spaces for campers were not very large so I would say this is best suited for smaller campers or travel vans. We had a tear drop trailer, which was perfect for the site that we found. There are only a few sites that can be reserved online, the rest are on a first come basis. Our only complaint about our three days there, is that there was a crew across the river that was clearing deadfall and working with chainsaws. They started at about 5:45 each morning but had to quit at 2:00 pm. That put a damper on trying to sleep in and the noise was a bit irritating as it sounded like a dirt bike racetrack around the forest.
Guide to North Fork
RV campgrounds near North Fork, Idaho provide access to both the Salmon River and surrounding mountain terrain. Located at elevations ranging from 3,600 to 4,000 feet, these campgrounds offer RV sites with varying levels of amenities in the shadow of the Salmon-Challis National Forest. Winter temperatures can drop below freezing, while summer daytime temperatures typically range from 75-90°F with cooler evenings.
What to do
Kayaking the Salmon River: Multiple launches along the river corridor allow for day trips of varying lengths. The calm sections near River's Fork Lodge & RV Park are perfect for beginners. "The fishing was spot on, right on the river you don't have to even drive anywhere if you don't want. They also offer kayak rentals," notes camper Gabe L.
Hiking nearby trails: Several trailheads within 15-30 minutes of North Fork lead into the surrounding mountains. Pack extra water as summer temperatures can reach the 90s, and trails often have limited shade. "A few spots left and asked for one on the river, which had its own deck. Kind of shocked it was $45 a night after so much free camping! But nice to have hookups and our own deck looking over the river watching osprey fish," reports Cia S. about nearby Andreas on the River RV Park.
Visit local hot springs: Several natural hot springs are within driving distance of North Fork. "Great spot for my quick couple day trip to the hot springs!" mentions Lisa B. who stayed at Wagonhammer Campground.
What campers like
River access: The proximity to the Salmon River is consistently mentioned as a highlight. At Andreas on the River RV Park, campers appreciate the riverfront location. "Amazing views of the Salmon River," notes Sarah M.
Clean facilities: Many RV parks maintain well-kept restrooms and shower facilities. "Great location & super clean! Our campsite was right next to the river. Dog friendly and there is a dog island that your fur kid can run around off leash! They also have bathrooms, showers (on demand hot water), laundry mat, fire pits, and a small store in the office," shares Lisa B.
Spacious sites: The larger RV sites accommodate big rigs with room to spare. At River's Fork Lodge & RV Park, "The sites are large and easily fit our 28' trailer and truck. Definitely could fit any size class A rig," according to Gabe L.
What you should know
Internet and cell coverage: Many campgrounds have limited connectivity. "If you want complete solitude from the internet and TV this is the place for you to reconnect with nature," writes Brian C. about Wagonhammer RV Park & Campground. For those needing connectivity, Brian advises, "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."
Limited services in North Fork: Stock up on supplies before arrival. "Nearest town with groceries etc. is in Salmon so stock up before you go," advises Lorrie K.
Seasonal considerations: Most campgrounds operate from May through October. During peak summer months, water activities are popular, but mosquitoes can be problematic in shaded areas. "So close to a five star campground if it were not for the swarming mosquitoes anywhere in the shade," reports Lorrie K.
Tips for camping with families
Dog-friendly amenities: Many rv campgrounds North Fork, Idaho welcome pets and some offer dedicated pet areas. "Dog friendly and there is a dog island that your fur kid can run around off leash!" highlights Lisa B. about Wagonhammer.
Limited kid-specific activities: Some campgrounds lack playgrounds or designated children's areas. "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," notes Gabe L.
Easy town access: Some campgrounds provide convenient access to nearby communities. "Easy 5 minute walk to town. Great local grocery, bakery, and a few breweries," shares Daniel & Vicky C. about Travellers Rest Cabins & RV Park in neighboring Montana.
Tips from RVers
Site selection considerations: River sites are popular but tend to be smaller than interior spots. "Big spaces in the middle area. Smaller spots on the river," advises an RVer named "Anything" about Wagonhammer RV Park.
Access road challenges: Some access roads to RV campgrounds can be challenging for larger rigs. At Cactus River Ranch RV & Campground, "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," warns Douglas S.
Management assistance: Site staff can help with parking and setup. "The management helped us get in and made sure we were good. Super 5 stars!" shares Angie R. about her stay at Andreas on the River.
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