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Mormon Bend Campground

Mormon Bend Campground is composed of 15 campsites including 1 double-site bordering the Salmon River. All sites are first-come, first-serve. It is situated in a lodgepole pine forest along with sagebrush and some open meadows. Visitors can fish for trout and steelhead in the Salmon River and surrounding creeks. This campground is opened early in the season to accommodate steelhead fishermen. A designated put-in for float boaters is located within the campground.

Current Conditions
10-day stay limit. Campers must occupy the site the first night and cannot go more than 24 hours thereafter without occupying the site.

Reservations

General Information

April - September

This campground closes on September 30th.

Pets must be on a leash. All occupancy (includes developed/dispersed camping, boats, boat trailers, travel trailers, tents, etc): Occupancy limit is 10 days in a 30 day period within a 30 mile radius for all of SNRA. Campers must occupy the site the first night and cannot go more than 24 hours thereafter without occupying the site. Motorized vehicles and bicycles are not permitted in any of the designated wilderness areas.

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 44.2616

Longitude: -114.8411

Directions

 From Stanley, go 8 miles northeast on ID 75.  Turn right into the campground.

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are available at this site.

Water

Potable water is available at this site.

Picnic Tables

Picnic tables are available at this site.

Horse/Pack Animal Information

Horse/Pack animals are allowed at this site.

Recreation Groups

USDA Forest Service Logo

The Salmon River Area follows Hwy 75 east along the border of the Cecil D. Andrus – White Clouds Wilderness and the Salmon Challis National Forest. 

Last updated July 21st, 2025