O'Brien Camping on the Salmon River

This is a quick and beautiful little area right on the Salmon River just off Highway 75. This is an out-and-back. The journey begins driving across a neat metal bridge crossing over the Salmon. Upper O'Brien Campground will be along your left side. At the end, it's worth taking foot access down to the river and a few good fishing spots. The road narrows and follows the river coming to Lower O'Brien Campground (this is closed seasonally with a gate). There are a few more spots to pull off and park with access to the river, but it is day use only. The trail continues up a hill away from the water and into the trees. Just before the trail ends at a private estate with a locked gate is a parking spot and a hiking trail on the right-hand side. Both campgrounds are paid, but they have sites right on the river with easy access down to the water. Highway 74 is straight across, so expect some highway noise, but the river does drown most of it out.