Morgan Bar Campground
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.
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Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 8 |
| parking | 8 |
Site guide
16 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Type |
|---|---|
| Site #1 | Standard |
| Site #2 | Standard |
| Site #3 | Standard |
| Site #4 | Standard |
| Site #5 | Standard |
| Site #6 | Standard |
| Site #7 | Standard |
| Site #8 | Standard |
| Site #1 Extra Vehicle | Parking |
| Site #2 Extra Vehicle | Parking |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site.
Amenities & rules
| 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. |
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.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
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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.
| Nearest town | Salmon, Idaho |
| Coordinates | 45.2531° N, 113.9076° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- PrescribedScf Nz Pile Burn Rx
25 mi from the campground · 34 acres
- WildfireSand Creek
35 mi from the campground · 35,520 acres · 83% contained
- PrescribedRx D4 Piquett Creek
44 mi from the campground · 2,210 acres
- PrescribedRx D3 Cameron Gaps
45 mi from the campground · 1,100 acres
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Explore
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Morgan Bar Campground & SUP Boarding the Salmon River, Salmon Idaho
Worth a stop
- Salmon River
- Tower Rock Campground
- Lemhi County Fairgrounds
- 5.8 mi
- 11.7 miNewland Ranch Picnic Site ↗Day use
- 14.1 miWilliams Creek Summit Trailhead ↗Trailhead
Trails nearby
- 2.3 miBlackrock2.5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 3 more
- 2.7 miBlackrock Spur 20.4 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 3 more
- 2.8 miBlackrock Spur 30.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 3 more
- 2.8 miWallace Creek2.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 3.1 miBob Moore ↗4.5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 3 more
- 3.6 miDiamond-Bird0.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 3 more
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
Public land it sits in
This campground sits inside Salmon-Challis National Forest.
- inSalmon-Challis National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 4,396,382 acres
- 1.6 miBeaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 3,614,456 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
Other campgrounds nearby
Cabin and lookout rentals nearby
On the National Register nearby
- Episcopal Church of the RedeemerBuilding · Salmon · 5.1 mi
- Lemhi County CourthouseBuilding · Salmon · 5.1 mi
- Socrates A. Myers HouseBuilding · Salmon · 5.2 mi
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.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Morgan Bar Campground?
Sites at Morgan Bar Campground are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
How much does it cost to camp at Morgan Bar Campground?
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.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Morgan Bar Campground have?
16 sites, including 8 standard sites without power and 8 parking.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is there cell service at Morgan Bar Campground?
FCC coverage maps show Verizon 4G LTE, AT&T 5G, and T-Mobile 5G at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
What is there to do at Morgan Bar Campground?
Morgan Bar Campground offers many recreation opportunities including river access for rating, fishing, tubing, and swimming. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Morgan Bar Campground?
Salmon, Idaho. Salmon River
Source: Getting there
What if Morgan Bar Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Tower Rock Campground (4.1 mi), Wallace Lake Campground (4.9 mi, first-come), and Shoup Bridge Campground (10.7 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby