Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Salmon, ID

Salmon is an ideal place for camping adventures of all kinds. Discover secluded campsites where you can reconnect with nature. Or maybe you like to bring your family and friends along. Either way, there are Salmon campgrounds just for you. Find the best campgrounds near Salmon, ID. Read reviews from campers like you and find your perfect campsite.

Best Dog-Friendly Sites Near Salmon, Idaho (51)

    1. Century 2 Campground & RV Park

    2 Reviews
    Salmon, ID
    1 mile
    Website
    +1 (208) 756-2640

    "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!"

    2. Andreas on the River RV Park

    2 Reviews
    Salmon, ID
    1 mile
    Website
    +1 (208) 756-2063

    $45 - $75 / night

    "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."

    "Easy 5 minute walk to town. Great local grocery, bakery, and a few breweries."

    3. Tower Rock Recreation Site

    3 Reviews
    Carmen, ID
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (208) 756-5400

    "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."

    4. Camp Creek BLM Camping

    5 Reviews
    Salmon, ID
    14 miles

    "Amazing drive-in BLM campsite right on the Salmon River. Primitive site; no water/bathroom. Great stargazing."

    "Water: 1 minute walk to the river from all sites. No faucet for potable water, bring your own or filter from the river. "

    5. Wagonhammer RV Park & Campground

    6 Reviews
    North Fork, ID
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (208) 865-2477

    $25 - $45 / night

    "Having to run our company from the road, traveling with three kids under 5, 3 dogs and a cat, all over 5 we need to be able to work. "

    "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..."

    6. Cactus River Ranch RV & Campground

    1 Review
    Salmon, ID
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (208) 596-5432

    $35 - $65 / night

    7. Twin Lakes

    6 Reviews
    Jackson, MT
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (406) 689-3243

    "It is a very off the beaten path, tucked away in the woods, true getaway from the busy city life."

    "Nice are to get away from it all. Road is best traveled with AWD-4WD. Campgrounds are nice and level for tents."

    8. Waddington Creek Primitive Campsite

    4 Reviews
    Salmon, ID
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (208) 756-2271

    "Yellows and oranges surround the banks, the river. I have the whole campground to myself—all two sites. But, of course, I only occupy one."

    "Super nice being next to a river, road wasn’t a problem with loud traffic. Good hammock trees"

    9. Elk Bend RV Park

    4 Reviews
    Cobalt, ID
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (208) 894-4549

    "We set up our daughter in our Super C here for 2 months while she worked in nearby Salmon during the busy season."

    "Extremely clean nice laundry room with coin operated machines, central dump area the sites are just water and electric, very nice grass around the gravel sites perfect for dogs."

    10. Bobcat Gulch

    1 Review
    North Fork, ID
    14 miles

    "Only downside is it’s rather close to the highway and you can hear cars driving by pretty regularly."

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Dog-Friendly Camping Reviews near Salmon, ID

165 Reviews of 51 Salmon Campgrounds


  • Angie R.
    Jul. 12, 2024

    Century 2 Campground & RV Park

    Amazing Management Nice Location

    The management is absolutely incredible! This place is perfect. 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! Great location near River for rafting. (30 min drive)

    The other visitors are a little opinionated and like to share their opinions on your RV.

    Super loved it all day! Stay there!

    Dog park area is not fenced in. Nice place for them to do business.

  • Angela C.
    Jul. 18, 2022

    Elk Bend RV Park

    Peaceful and Idyllic

    We set up our daughter in our Super C here for 2 months while she worked in nearby Salmon during the busy season. We were so happy with the beautiful scenery, quiet grounds, and excellent service from the owner. If she ever needed anything, they were happy to help. There is a clean laundry room, showers, and bathrooms onsite, and more than enough space for a 40 foot RV. There are shade trees, some grass sites, some landscape rock sites, picnic tables, a gas firepit, and an onsite mini-store if you need. The owner waited for us until we arrived, helped us get our bearings, and then grew to be a friend. If you are needing to camp(even in a tent!) anywhere near Salmon, Idaho, you need to go and see Stewart at Elk Bend RV Park. Say hi to the deer that roam the area, too, or walk across the street and listen to the Salmon River. Just a beautiful area! Sites with full hookups and not. Would not hesitate to recommend Elk Bend RV Park.

    Pet Friendly!

  • Brian C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 12, 2020

    Wagonhammer RV Park & Campground

    Not for Digital Nomads

    If you want complete solitude from the internet and TV this is the place for you to reconnect with nature. (see video)

    Being new RV'ers we didn't do our due diligence before booking, we went by pictures and the park did their part.  They said poor internet and poor cell service we just didn't believe them.  There was internet at the office but it was 56k speed.  

    Having to run our company from the road, traveling with three kids under 5, 3 dogs and a cat, all over 5 we need to be able to work. 

    Here's what we loved:

    • Beautiful and clean
    • Quiet and close to the river
    • Incredible dog area
    • Level parking
    • Staff was incredible

    We weren't fond of:

    • No cell service (AT&T & Sprint)
    • Poor WiFi

    We gave this a 4-star review because it's exactly what it said it was and the staff was very kind.

    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 and you can access it from the street.

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  • m
    Jul. 11, 2018

    Twin Lakes

    Beautiful, Serene, Off the beaten path

    It is a very off the beaten path, tucked away in the woods, true getaway from the busy city life. Travel south on 278 from Wisdom, MT and take the chance on an 18 mile gravel road to find a place only you see in pictures and read about in magazines. Drive through open cattle ranges and find a beautiful campground nestled up to 2 small lakes connected by a shallow channel. Clear water to see the bottom where it's shallow enough. No motorized boats allowed, so bring your own kayak or canoe and a fishing pole or two to enjoy the refreshing waters at the bottom of the mountains. Even in July, you can see snow atop the mountains on the Montana-Idaho border.

    • Large, open water front spaces to set up "shop"
    • Site 10 had room for 3 tents, 3 SUVs, 1 picnic table + extra side table, fire ring/grill, canoe, chairs around fire and shoreline, laundry lines
    • Not crowded (maybe 5 sites taken when we were there)
    • Bathrooms are clean (but no locks or hand sanitzer...at least the one I used)
    • Water available
    • One bear storage container at front entrance
    • Must pack up and take out your own trash (no bear proof trash cans)
    • Fire rings with grills available
  • J
    Aug. 13, 2020

    Round Valley RV Park

    Quiet & Clean

    On a motorcycle trip through Idaho and this place met my needs. It is close to town but no noise from the highway. It was walking distance to grocery store and gas station. Check in was fast and rates are reasonable for tent site. I had a site with power and water. It was close to the bath house. Overall, a great place for a nights stay on the road.

  • t
    Aug. 8, 2021

    Wagonhammer RV Park & Campground

    Nestled in by the Salmon River

    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... If you're traveling north along the Salmon River, it's a good place to spend the night before heading up over the pass towards Lolo and Missoula, MT. No cell service, but serviceable WiFi, and its location on the river is excellent for anglers and those looking to enjoy the river. Spaces are a little tight, and there are definitely other boondocking sites along the river in this area, Wagonhammer provides a nice spot for those looking for the comforts of home while nestled in the wilderness. It's a quiet, calm, and safe place for travelers staying in everything from tents to enormous RV's.

  • M
    Sep. 6, 2020

    Tower Rock Recreation Site

    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.

  • T
    Aug. 23, 2020

    Sula Country Store and Resort

    Nicest, cleanest, friendliest

    I was camping at a nearby national park site that had a flyer for Camp Sula, saying that if you show the receipt from your stay you can use Camp Sulas shower, laundry facilities and wifi at no cost. I arrived there and the ladies working in the combination store/restaurant/gas and coffee station were so friendly and down to earth. I was given a towel and shampoo/conditioner for the shower, they had complimentary and coin washing machines, and coin dryers, all very efficient. After my shower and waiting for clothes to dry, I walked around the camp, the log cabins are adorable and cozy, each has its own porch, picnic table and adjacent fire pit. There is free put-put golf, horseshoes, tetherball and a small well stocked fishing pond with benches to watch the action or simply admire the beauty of the surroundings. It is close to the main highway but tucked back enough you feel "away" from the bustle. I enjoyed myself so much I inquired about camping there for the night & I would only need a parking space because I sleep in my truck bed canopy. They were full (accommodates RVs and tents) but offered a makeshift spot right by the creek. It was perfect. Because of COVID, they had limited reservations for dinner, and practiced social distancing and requested patrons wear masks. Not everyone participated with their request but were equally treated with kindness and respect. I highly recommend their breakfast, big fluffy pancakes and local meats. They kept the restaurant, showers & bathroom & store very very clean. The location is a landmark, the Lewis and Clark expedition camped there on their way to discover the west. I highly recommend them

  • Dexter I.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 16, 2021

    Shoup Bridge Campground — Salmon Field Office (Blm)

    Small campgound on Salmon river and highway

    Shoup Bridge  Campground is a small Campground surrounding cottonwood trees along the banks of the Salmon River. It is also right along the Highway.  We found this a pleasant campground to stay in, plenty of flat ground for our tents and only $5 a night.  A few sites are quite small, but still room for a tent. This was our Scouts jumping off point for a backpacking trip the next day.  While next to the highway we expected a lot of noise during the night, but that was not our experience, the only real road noise we had was in the early morning with worked out as it helped wake us up.  Each site has a picnic table and metal fire ring.  Water is available and the area has a vault toilet and trash cans.  Campground has a boat launch.


Guide to Salmon

Camping with your furry friends near Salmon, Idaho, offers a fantastic opportunity to explore the great outdoors while enjoying the company of your pets. With several pet-friendly campgrounds in the area, you can find the perfect spot to relax and unwind.

Dog owners appreciate the spacious sites and natural beauty

  • At Twin Lakes, campers enjoy large, flat sites with plenty of space between them, making it ideal for pets to roam.
  • Wagonhammer RV Park & Campground features big rig-friendly accommodations and a cozy atmosphere, perfect for a family getaway with pets.
  • Elk Bend RV Park offers well-maintained grounds with grassy areas, allowing your dog to stretch out and enjoy the scenery.

Tips for camping with dogs near Salmon

Dog-friendly activities while camping near Salmon

  • Enjoy fishing and swimming with your dog at Miner Lake, where motorized boats are not allowed, ensuring a peaceful environment.
  • Take a scenic hike around North Van Houten Campground, where you can explore the beautiful surroundings with your pet by your side.
  • Kayaking and canoeing are popular activities at Wagonhammer RV Park & Campground, making it a fun spot for water-loving dogs.

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular dog-friendly campground near Salmon, ID is Century 2 Campground & RV Park with a 5-star rating from 2 reviews.

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