Salmon, ID

Morgan Bar Campground

Mountain views Riverside / Creekside Fishing Swimming Birdwatching OHV / Off-roading Hunting Wildlife watching RV-friendly Vault toilets Fire pit Drinkable water Picnic table Boat launch / Ramp Camp host on-site

Book on recreation.gov Mountain views Riverside / Creekside Fishing Swimming Birdwatching OHV / Off-roading Hunting Wildlife watching RV-friendly Vault toilets Fire pit Drinkable water Picnic table Boat launch / Ramp Camp host on-site

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About this spot

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.