Tower Rock campground
Tower Rock
The campground itself features basic amenities such as vault toilets, picnic tables, and fire rings. It operates on a first-come-first-serve basis, offering a total of 11 campsites. An interesting fact about the area is that it was used as a location for the filming of the movie "The River Wild" starring Meryl Streep.
The best time of year to visit the Tower Rock Camping Area is during the summer months when temperatures average in the mid-80s. This is the prime season for outdoor activities, including rafting and hiking. However, visitors should be aware that the area is prone to sudden weather changes and should come prepared for all conditions.
What's on-site at Tower Rock
Key facilities Snoflo tracks for this campground. Confirm with the operator before booking -- amenities can change seasonally.
Plan your trip down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max so trends jump out at a glance.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks. Hover any point for the full breakdown.
Other campgrounds in the area
Snoflo-tracked campsites within driving distance of Tower Rock, with reservations status.
| Campground | Reservations | Toilets | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tower Rock Campground | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Morgan Bar Campground | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Morgan Bar | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Wallace Lake | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Wallace Lake Campground | ✗ | ✗ | → |
Nearby streamflow
USGS streamgauges within reach of Tower Rock -- pulled live from the National Water Information System.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Salmon River At Salmon Id | 4,960 cfs | → |
| Napias Creek Below Arnett Creek Near Leesburg | 89 cfs | → |
| Lemhi River Below L5 Diversion Near Salmon | 163 cfs | → |
| Big Hole River Near Jackson Mt | 25 cfs | → |
| Blackbird Creek Near Cobalt | 12 cfs | → |
| Salmon River Nr Shoup Id | 7,240 cfs | → |
Nearby snow depths
NRCS SNOTEL stations within reach of Tower Rock -- relevant when planning a shoulder-season or alpine trip.
| SNOTEL station | Snowpack | 24h Snowfall | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nohrsc Slagamelt Lakes | 44.0 in | -2.0 in | → |
| Nohrsc Darkhorse Lake | 57.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Darkhorse Lake | 57.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Bloody Dick | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Bloody Dick | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Nohrsc Moose Creek | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest parks, lakes, boat launches, and paddle runs so a camping night can grow into a full weekend.
Parks
Boat launches
Fishing spots
Points of interest
- Tower Creek Pirimids Day Use Area
- Kenney Creek
- Big Hole Visitor Center
- Backcountry Byway Day Use Area
- Sharkey Hot Springs
- Dug Out Dicks
Paddle runs
- Nf Boundary At 4th Of July Creek To Confluence With North Fork
- Salmon To North Fork
- Headwaters To Confluence With Salmon River
- Salmon River
- Sec. 29, T.8s, R.13w To All Upstream Waters
- Nez Perce Fork Bitterroot River, Sec. 26, T1s, R22w To Painted Rocks Dam, Sec. 26, T1s, R22w
Camping essentials & Leave No Trace
- Pack it in, pack it out
- Take all trash, food scraps, and gear back with you to keep campsites clean and protect wildlife.
- Respect wildlife
- Observe animals from a distance, store food securely, and never feed wildlife to maintain natural behavior and safety.
- Know before you go
- Check weather, fire restrictions, trail conditions, and permit requirements to ensure a safe and well-planned trip.
- Minimize campfire impact
- Use established fire rings, keep fires small, fully extinguish them, or opt for a camp stove when fires are restricted.
- Leave what you find
- Preserve natural and cultural features by avoiding removal of plants, rocks, artifacts, or other elements of the environment.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save Tower Rock as a favorite, set a custom threshold (precipitation, snowpack, freezing temperatures), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Tower Rock
Can I make reservations at Tower Rock?
This campground does not appear to accept reservations -- it's typically first-come, first-served. Arrive early on summer weekends.
How fresh is the weather data on this page?
The hourly forecast updates throughout the day from the NOAA / yr.no public feeds. Streamflow data is pulled live from USGS streamgauges and snowpack from the NRCS SNOTEL network.
What's the best time of year to visit?
Use the 15-day temperature & precipitation outlook on this page to plan -- pick a window with comfortable temperatures and low precipitation. For longer trips, the 5-day hourly meteogram shows snow + rain accumulation hour-by-hour.
How do I get to Tower Rock?
Tap Directions in the hero above to open driving directions in Google Maps, or Open in map to center the Snoflo interactive map on the campground.
Can I get alerts when conditions change?
Yes -- alerts are managed through the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this campground, set a threshold (temperature, snowpack, precipitation), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.
Other campgrounds near here
Snoflo-tracked campgrounds within driving distance of Tower Rock.