Best Campgrounds near Salmon, ID
Several camping choices surround Salmon, Idaho, from the centrally located Salmon City Park Campground to the more natural setting of Salmon Recreation Area. Salmon City Park Campground has the basics - restrooms and picnic tables - and puts you right in town. Salmon Recreation Area campsites come with better views and hiking trails nearby. If you prefer to camp away from others, the National Forest land around Salmon allows dispersed camping in many spots. Check about permits before you go, especially in summer, and always look up current fire rules. Salmon County Park Campground has room for both tents and RVs in its larger sites. Most developed campgrounds have water, but bring your own if you're heading to dispersed sites. Some camping spots have good tree cover while others sit in more open areas. Late spring and early fall typically have the nicest weather for camping here. Winter camping works if you're prepared for cold, and summer gets hot enough that you'll want shade and plenty of water. Salmon has enough different camping spots that most people can find something that works for them.
