Bureau of Land Management · Idaho
Morgan Bar Campground
Bureau of Land Management · Idaho, United States
- Sites
- 16
- Hookups
- 8 no hookups
- Season
- Year-round
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Elevation
- 3,888 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile good · AT&T good · Verizon good (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Lake
- Salmon Field Office (BLM)
- Nearest town
- Salmon
- Address
- 1206 S Challis St, Salmon, ID, 83467
- Activities
- Birding, Camping, Day Use Area, Fishing, Photography, Picnicking, Rafting, Star Gazing, Swimming Site, Tubing, Water Access, Whitewater Rafting
16 numbered sites are mapped one by one - open the site map to pick yours.
About
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.
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.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32° | 18° | -6° | 44° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 35° | 21° | -7° | 51° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 44° | 27° | 15° | 65° | 10 of 11 |
| April | 47° | 33° | 12° | 65° | 9 of 11 |
| May | 64° | 41° | 29° | 80° | 1 of 11 |
| June | 73° | 50° | 37° | 92° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 87° | 62° | 44° | 95° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 87° | 61° | 50° | 95° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 76° | 52° | 40° | 88° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 59° | 38° | 30° | 77° | 3 of 10 |
| November | 44° | 30° | -13° | 61° | 8 of 10 |
| December | 33° | 17° | -5° | 46° | 10 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
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- Tower Rock Campground · Bureau of Land Management · 4 mi · 12 sites
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- Twin Lakes Cabin (Mt) · USDA Forest Service · 15 mi · 1 sites
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