Shoup Bridge Campground
Salmon Field Office (BLM) — lakeside, fishing
Location: Salmon, ID, ID
Price: From $2 per night
Price range: $2–$15 per night
Rating: 5 out of 5 (2 reviews)
Season: Memorial Day through Labor Day
Shoup Bridge Campground is an easily accessible, paved RV-friendly campground that offers numerous riverfront sites. The mature cottonwood trees provide all sites ample shade for those hot summer days and the sound of the Salmon River running by will entice you to stay longer than you planned. The site is named after George Shoup, the first Governor of Idaho, who later became a U.S.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Camp Host, Fishing, Boat Launch
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Shoup Bridge offers riverfront camping with mature cottonwood shade and direct Salmon River access, making it ideal for fishing, rafting, and water recreation. The paved campground and boat ramp are popular with both anglers and recreational boaters.
Wildlife alert: Bighorn Sheep, American Elk, Great Blue Heron, Great Horned Owl, and garter snakes present in the area
Insider tips for Shoup Bridge Campground: Book early — this is a popular federal campground with only 16 sites Use America the Beautiful Pass for discounted entry fees Cottonwood trees provide excellent shade during hot summer days
Skip Shoup Bridge Campground if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available at this campground. You plan to camp outside Memorial Day to Labor Day — seasonal operations only. You want distance from highway noise — campground is close to Highway 93.
Best time to visit Shoup Bridge Campground: May-September — Campground operates seasonally from Memorial Day through Labor Day only.
Nearby campgrounds: Williams Lake Campground (Salmon, ID), Morgan Bar Campground (Salmon, ID), Tower Rock Campground (Salmon, ID), Bloody Dick Cabin (DILLON, MT).
Cell Phone Coverage at Shoup Bridge Campground
Cell signal at Shoup Bridge Campground (Salmon, ID): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage · T-Mobile 5G: 100%
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
Shoup Bridge Campground is an easily accessible, paved RV-friendly campground that offers numerous riverfront sites. The mature cottonwood trees provide all sites ample shade for those hot summer days and the sound of the Salmon River running by will entice you to stay longer than you planned. The site is named after George Shoup, the first Governor of Idaho, who later became a U.S.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a popular federal campground with only 16 sites
Use America the Beautiful Pass for discounted entry fees
Cottonwood trees provide excellent shade during hot summer days
Campground operates seasonally from Memorial Day through Labor Day only
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
Take Highway 93 South for 5 miles from Salmon, ID. The campground will be on the right between the highway and the Salmon River.
Campground entrance
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#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Salmon Field Office (BLM) fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Salmon Field Office (BLM) before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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