Morgan Bar Campground
Campground · Idaho · 16 bookable sites ·
Managed by the Bureau of Land Management
Salmon River (Eligible - Recreational) · Open Access
- 16
- Bookable sites
- 3,841 ft
- Elevation
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.
The facts
- 16 bookable sites
Site types
- 8 Parking
- 8 Standard Nonelectric
16 campsites at Morgan Bar Campground
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Site #1 | — | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| Site #1 Extra Vehicle | — | Parking | — | — | — | — | |
| Site #2 | — | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| Site #2 Extra Vehicle | — | Parking | — | — | — | — | |
| Site #3 | — | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| Site #3 Extra Vehicle | — | Parking | — | — | — | — | |
| Site #4 | — | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| Site #4 Extra Vehicle | — | Parking | — | — | — | — | |
| Site #5 | — | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| Site #5 Extra Vehicle | — | Parking | — | — | — | — | |
| Site #6 | — | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| Site #6 Extra Vehicle | — | Parking | — | — | — | — | |
| Site #7 | — | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| Site #7 Extra Vehicle | — | Parking | — | — | — | — | |
| Site #8 | — | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| Site #8 Extra Vehicle | — | Parking | — | — | — | — |
Getting there
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.
45.25307, -113.90764 · 45°15'11.0"N 113°54'27.5"W
Typical weather
Typically 86°F in Jul, down to 28°F in Jan.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 28 | 36 | 50 | 59 | 68 | 76 | 86 | 85 | 74 | 58 | 41 | 29 |
| Low °F | 11 | 16 | 26 | 32 | 40 | 46 | 52 | 49 | 41 | 31 | 22 | 13 |
| Precip in | 0.6 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.8 | 1.3 | 1.6 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 0.7 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 5.6 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Fees and stay limits
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.
From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.
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Common questions about Morgan Bar Campground
- Can you reserve a site at Morgan Bar Campground?
- Yes, Morgan Bar Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Morgan Bar Campground have?
- 16 sites.
Camping near Morgan Bar Campground
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- Tower Creek Pyramids Day Use Area 5.9 mi · Facility
- Shoup Bridge Recreation Site 10.7 mi · Facility
- Cougar Point Campground 13.8 mi · Campground
- Williams Lake Campground 16.1 mi · Campground
- Miner Lake Campground 16.5 mi · Campground
- Williams Lake Campground 16.7 mi · Campground
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Contact
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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