Salmon Base Camp Trailhead

Facility · Montana ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Bitterroot National Forest (NF) · Open Access

7,690 ft
Elevation

Salmon Base Camp Trailhead has adequate parking for both cars and trailers. It offers access to trail #27, #19, the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness and the Frank Church Wilderness. Facilities include a wooden outhouse, stock ramp, and hitching rails.

Getting there

From Darby, MT travel south 4.3 miles on Highway 93, turn south on the West Fork Road and procede for approximately 14.3 miles. Turn west (right) on Forest Road 468, Nez Perce Road and travel for approximately 35 miles (Nez Perce Rd becomes Magruder Corridor.) Turn south (left) at Magruder Corridor/Nez Perce Trail Rd and go 14.8 miles to the trailhead.

45.62321, -114.84548 · 45°37'23.6"N 114°50'43.7"W

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Typical weather

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Precip in3.83.23.22.82.72.71.11.11.52.73.93.8

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 19.1 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Salmon Base Camp Trailhead

Can you reserve a site at Salmon Base Camp Trailhead?
No. Salmon Base Camp Trailhead is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Camping near Salmon Base Camp Trailhead

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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