Tower Rock Recreation Site

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Salmon Field Office
6 sites · RV, Tent
Camping, fishing, and a little bit of history. The Lewis and Clark Expedition camped at the Tower Rock Site. Pretty cool, right? The small, serene campground sits along the banks of the Salmon River. Anglers, trout and steelhead are common catches here, so bring your fishing pole. Boaters, bring along your raft and paddle through the rapids. The scenery driving to camp is awesome, so plan to stop and take in the gorgeous views.
What this place offers
Campfire allowed
Pets allowed
No showers
Toilets
No potable water
Picnic tables
No sewage hookups
No electric hookups
First come, first served
RV, Tent
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36mi from Tower Rock Recreation Site · 1 site · Tent, RV · Darby, MT
Hi! Thanks for checking out our spot. My husband and I are excited to host! RV Hookup Site on the West Fork • 50-amp electrical box with a pigtail conversion (50 ➡️ 30) for overload protection ✅ • Water access via frost-free spigot and hose on property ✅ • No sewer dump site 🚫 • No dogs or cats, please — our dogs like to roam and we want to avoid any aggressive interactions 🚫 Location: • About a 10-minute drive to Painted Rocks Lake (great for fishing 🎣) • 25–30 minutes from Darby, 20 minutes to Conner • Quiet area near river access points 🏞 • Just a few miles from Nez Perce Rates: • $30 per night or $180 per week 💲 • Unavailable October 20 – November 8 We’re not looking to rent long-term at the moment. Message me with any questions or booking details ☺️
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What this place offers
Campfire allowed
Pets allowed
No showers
Toilets
No potable water
Picnic tables
No sewage hookups
No electric hookups

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