Overview

Morgan Bar Campground offers RV-friendly and tent campsites with group facilities and a boat ramp. The site is adjacent to the Salmon River with a magnificent eastern view of the Beaverhead Mountains. The site was formally homesteaded by the Morgan family and still has a remnant orchard. A trail winds around a wetland pond and along almost a mile of the Salmon River's west bank.

Facilities

Morgan Bar Campground offers 8 campsites for both RV and tent camping. Potable water, vault toilets, picnic tables, fire rings, group picnic site, and ample shade are available at all sites. Campground offers horseshoe pits, bean-bag boards, and a grass volleyball court. Campground host onsite from Memorial Day through Labor Day.

Natural Features

The campground is adjacent to the Salmon River with a magnificent eastern view of the Beaverhead Mountains. A trail winds around a wetland pond and along almost a mile of the Salmon River's west bank providing ample opportunities for birding and wildlife viewing. The rock cliffs to the west of the campground are popular nesting sites for Canada goose. 

Recreation

Morgan Bar Campground offers many recreation opportunities including river access for rating, fishing, tubing, and swimming. The wetland pond and riverfront trail to the south of the campground provide excellent birding opportunities. The surrounding area offers a multitude of recreation opportunities including motorized and non-motorized trails, hunting, fishing, and wildlife viewing.

Nearby Attractions

• Salmon River
• Tower Rock Campground
• Lemhi County Fairgrounds

Contact Info

Important Notices

• The campground has first-come, first-served sites.

• Be bear aware; keep all food out of sight in approved containers or locked inside your vehicle and remove all food from area after eating.

• No electric, water, or sewer hookups at this campground.

• Livestock and firearms prohibited in campground. 

• Don't Move Firewood: Help protect our forests! Prevent the spread of tree-killing pests by obtaining firewood at or near your destination and burning it on-site. Moving firewood is illegal in some states. Visit dontmovefirewood.org to learn more.

Available Activities

• Camping - Camping
• Birding - Birding
• Day Use Area - Day Use Area
• Fishing - Fishing
• Picnicking - Picnicking
• Rafting - Rafting
• Photography - Photography
• Swimming Site - Swimming Site
• Star Gazing - Star Gazing
• Tubing - Tubing
• Water Access - Water Access
• Whitewater Rafting - Whitewater Rafting

Directions

<p>Take Highway 93 North from Salmon, ID for 3.5 miles. Turn left at the Lemhi County Fairgrounds and follow the signs for about 1 mile down the Diamond Creek Road. The site is on the right between the Diamond Creek Road and the Salmon River.</p>

Cancellation Policy

<p>No changes/cancellations/refunds are allowed, as all fees are paid either on-site or through the Recreation.gov Scan & Pay App.</p>

Contact Information

Rental Options

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