Salmon in Lemhi County, Idaho — The American West (Mountains)

William Clark's Campsite, August 21 and 25, 1805

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, June 24, 2017

1. William Clark's Campsite, August 21 and 25, 1805 Marker

Inscription. William Clark's reconnaissance party camped here on their way down the Salmon River on August 21. They returned on the 25th, convinced that the canyon was impassable. Clark's hunters saw deer and elk, but not close enough to chance a shot.
"Old Toby," Clark's Lemhi Shoshone guide, obtained two salmon from some Lemhi women and children who were gathering berries near the river. Clark found the salmon "pleasant eateing," but complained that they weakened him "verry fast." Mountain hunger had began.

"Two men went out to hunt and all the rest to fish. We soon caught as many small fish as made, with two salmon our guide got from some indians, a comfortable supper." - Patrick Gass, August 25, 1805

Erected by Bureau of Land Management.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Exploration. In addition, it is included in the Lewis & Clark Expedition series list. A significant historical date for this entry is August 25, 1805.

Location. 45° 18.69′ N, 113° 54.384′ W. Marker is in Salmon, Idaho, in Lemhi County. Marker is on Casey Road (U.S. 93) near Tower Rock Road, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 849 Casey Road, Salmon ID 83467, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as

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the crow flies. Tower Rock: William Clark's "Clift" (a few steps from this marker); The Bluff (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Tower Creek (approx. 0.8 miles away); Lewis and Clark: Departure Camp (approx. 2.2 miles away); Erle and Lula Embley's Cabin (approx. 2.2 miles away); William Clark's "Pirimids" (approx. 2.2 miles away); Historic Lemhi Co. (approx. 4.7 miles away); Fort Bonneville (approx. 4.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Salmon.

More about this marker. The marker is located at the Tower Rock Recreation Site.

Tower Rock and William Clark's Campsite, August 21 and 25, 1805 Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, June 24, 2017

2. Tower Rock and William Clark's Campsite, August 21 and 25, 1805 Marker

The marker is on the right.

Credits. This page was last revised on November 6, 2017. It was originally submitted on November 6, 2017, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 273 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 6, 2017, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.