Tarpons Roost Cabin

Federal campground in Salmon Field Office (BLM)

Location: Salmon, ID, ID

Price: From $75 per night

Rating: 4.8 out of 5 (5 reviews)

Season: Memorial Day through Labor Day

Tarpons Roost Cabin provides a fantastic modern place to stay while recreating in the scenic Beaverhead Mountains of central Idaho. The cabin is situated along the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail and the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail near Lemhi Pass. During the summer months the cabin can be accessed by passenger vehicle from the access road south of Lemhi Pass.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Electric Hookups, Camp Host, Firewood for Sale

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/tarpons-roost-cabin to be notified when sites open up.

Highly-rated riverside cabin (4.8/5) in the scenic Beaverhead Mountains with excellent facilities and a peaceful setting directly adjacent to the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail near Lemhi Pass.

Wildlife alert: Prairie Rattlesnake present in area; also American Elk, Mule Deer, Clark's Nutcracker, and Western Tanager documented within 8km

Insider tips for Tarpons Roost Cabin: Book early — this is a federal campground with high demand Bring your own firewood or purchase from camp host Access road is 12 miles on Agency Creek Road from Lemhi Pass; expect dirt roads

Skip Tarpons Roost Cabin if: Need electrical hookups — no hookups available at sites. Traveling outside Memorial Day through Labor Day — seasonal closure. Have a dog sensitive to unleashed dogs — other campers' dogs may not be leashed.

Best time to visit Tarpons Roost Cabin: Memorial Day - Labor Day — Only season of operation; passenger vehicle access available during summer months.

Nearby campgrounds: Horse Prairie Cabin (DILLON, MT), Bloody Dick Cabin (DILLON, MT), Mcfarland Campground (Salmon, ID), Shoup Bridge Campground (Salmon, ID).

Cell Phone Coverage at Tarpons Roost Cabin

Cell signal at Tarpons Roost Cabin (Salmon, ID): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.

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.

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Salmon, ID, ID★ 4.8 (5 reviews)From $75/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Tarpons Roost Cabin provides a fantastic modern place to stay while recreating in the scenic Beaverhead Mountains of central Idaho. The cabin is situated along the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail and the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail near Lemhi Pass. During the summer months the cabin can be accessed by passenger vehicle from the access road south of Lemhi Pass.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMemorial Day through Labor Day
Stay limit14 days
HookupsNo hookups.
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsElectric Hookups
Recreation
Picnic TablesCamp Host
Family & Pets
Vault ToiletsFirewood for Sale

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it if:✕ Need electrical hookups — no hookups available at sites✕ Traveling outside Memorial Day through Labor Day — seasonal closure✕ Have a dog sensitive to unleashed dogs — other campers' dogs may not be leashed

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early

this is a federal campground with high demand

Bring your own firewood or purchase from camp host

Access road is 12 miles on Agency Creek Road from Lemhi Pass; expect dirt roads

Best: Memorial Day - Labor Day

Only season of operation; passenger vehicle access available during summer months

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

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Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 0%
AT&T
4G · 0%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: Prairie Rattlesnake present in area; also American Elk, Mule Deer, Clark's Nutcracker, and Western Tanager documented within 8km

Location

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208-756-5400· Salmon Field Office (BLM)
Getting there →

From Salmon travel south-east on Highway 28 for about 20 miles before turning east at Tendoy. Follow the Agency Creek Road east for about 12 miles to Lemhi Pass. Take the first right and follow road south for about two miles before reaching the cabin. During the wintertime the cabin can be accessed from the Warm Springs Creek groomed snowmobile route or from the ungroomed Agency Creek Road. Maps of the area and snowmobile routes are available at the Public Lands Center in Salmon.

Campground entrance

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Community

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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.

Frequently asked questions

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How much does Tarpons Roost Cabin cost per night?+
Tarpons Roost Cabin costs $75 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Tarpons Roost Cabin open?+
Tarpons Roost Cabin is open Memorial Day through Labor Day. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Tarpons Roost Cabin have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Tarpons Roost Cabin?+
Tarpons Roost Cabin is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Tarpons Roost Cabin?+
Tarpons Roost Cabin is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Tarpons Roost Cabin?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Tarpons Roost Cabin is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Tarpons Roost Cabin open, and what are check-in times?+
Tarpons Roost Cabin is open Memorial Day through Labor Day. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
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iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
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FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
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RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
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$75 /night★ 4.8 (5)
SeasonMemorial Day through Labor Day
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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