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Morgan Bar Campground
BLMBureau of Land Management — Salmon · Idaho · Salmon Field Office (BLM)
| Agency | BLMBureau of Land Management |
|---|---|
| Area | Salmon Field Office (BLM) |
| Location | Salmon · Idaho · Salmon Field Office (BLM) · 45.25307, -113.90764 · Map |
| Sites | 8 public sites counted from the federal listing — 8 standard nonelectric |
| Getting a site | Reservable — the federal listing marks this campground as taking reservations. Some sites or seasons may still be first-come; the listing’s own words are below. |
| Hookups | Electric at 0 of 8 sites Water hookups at 0 of 8 sites Sewer hookups at 0 of 8 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 0 of 8 sites Counted site by site from affirmative reports in the federal record. A site with no report is not counted either way. |
| Max RV length | Not reported in the federal data |
| Months open | Not in federal data — the federal listing does not publish a season for this campground. Check the official description below or Recreation.gov. |
| Fees | Campsite nightly rates are $5/site and $2 per additional vehicle. Limit of one additional vehicle per campsite. Fees may be paid on-site using fee envelopes or with the Recreation.gov Scan & Pay App. |
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This site takes no reservations and shows no live availability. Source: Recreation.gov (RIDB export pulled November 5, 2026); this listing was last updated in the federal record on 2026-02-25.
From the official listing
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.
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.
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.
Contact Info This location is unstaffed. To speak with our main office for general information, please call: (208) 756-5400. Nearby Attractions
Salmon River Tower Rock Campground Lemhi County Fairgrounds
Charges & Cancellations No changes/cancellations/refunds are allowed, as all fees are paid either on-site or through the Recreation.gov Scan & Pay App.
Directions, from the listing
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.
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Trip Card — Morgan Bar Campground
Salmon · Idaho · Salmon Field Office (BLM)
| Agency | BLM · Bureau of Land Management |
|---|---|
| Location | Salmon · Idaho · Salmon Field Office (BLM) |
| Fees | Campsite nightly rates are $5/site and $2 per additional vehicle. Limit of one additional vehicle per campsite. Fees may be paid on-site using fee envelopes or with the Recreation.… |
| Getting a site | Reservable |
| Hookups | None reported |
| Max RV | Not reported |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 8 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10206646 · Source: Recreation.gov, pulled November 5, 2026. Facility details come from federal recreation data and may be out of date — this site takes no reservations and shows no live availability; confirm details and book through Recreation.gov or the managing agency.