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Bayhorse Recreation Site
Bayhorse Campground, located along the Salmon River at 5,400 feet elevation, offers 12 campsites ideal for fishing, history exploration, and outdoor activities. Anglers can enjoy a variety of fish in the river, while the nearby Bayhorse Townsite p...
Cottonwood Recreation Site
Cottonwood Recreation Site, located along the Upper Salmon River, offers a serene camping experience with 13 spacious campsites and two walk-in tent sites, complete with picnic tables, fire rings, and potable water. The site features a day-use are...
Bonanza Ccc Group Campground
Bonanza CCC Group Campground is situated nine miles up the picturesque Yankee Fork drainage and is about 23 miles from Stanley, Idaho. The campground is located at an elevation of 6,500 feet. It offers a scenic and historic setting for visitors.
Herd Lake Campground
Herd Lake Campsite is a first-come, first-served site located 10 miles southeast of East Fork Road, near Herd Lake and Herd Creek. It features one campsite with a picnic table, fire ring, and vault toilet, along with a non-motorized access trail t...
Yellowjacket Guard Station
Yellowjacket Guard Station is a historic Forest Service Ranger Station built in 1925 and remodeled in 1934 by the Civilian Conservation Corps. It serves as a work center and is eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places.
From $75/night
Williams Lake Campground
Williams Lake Campground features 9 campsites suitable for RV and tent camping, equipped with potable water, vault toilets, picnic tables, fire rings, and shade. RVs and trailers should avoid the lower loop beyond Site 6.
Mcfarland Campground
McFarland Campground features 9 campsites for RV and tent camping along the Lemhi River. It is situated in the Lemhi Valley, nestled between the Beaverhead Mountains and the Lemhi Range. The area offers a riparian zone in a typically arid landscape.
Sunny Gulch Campground
Sunny Gulch Campground is located by the Salmon River in central Idaho. It offers a scenic natural setting within the surrounding forests. It's an ideal spot for outdoor activities and enjoying nature.
North Shore Picnic Area
North Shore Picnic Area is situated beside scenic Redfish Lake at the base of the Sawtooth Mountain Range. It is conveniently located just 4 miles from Stanley, Idaho. This picturesque spot offers a great setting for picnics and outdoor activities.
Redfish Cabin
Redfish Cabin, a historic retreat from the 1930s, offers a cozy getaway for families or friends, set amidst breathtaking views above Redfish Lake. Located in the Sawtooth National Recreation Area, it provides abundant recreational opportunities an...
Cape Horn Winter Rental
Cape Horn Winter Rental is situated in Elk Meadow, about 16 miles northwest of Stanley, Idaho, at an elevation of 6,660 feet. The location offers a variety of winter recreational activities such as cross-country skiing, backcountry downhill skiing...
Meadow Lake Campground
Meadow Lake Campground is situated in the Leadore Ranger District of the Salmon-Challis National Forest at an elevation of 9,160 feet. It is located in the Lemhi Mountain Range, approximately 22 miles from Leadore, Idaho. This high alpine campgrou...
Joe T. Fallini Recreation Site
The Joseph T. Fallini Campground, located by Mackay Reservoir, is the only site in the Challis Field Office with full RV hookups and various facilities. It offers stunning views of the Lost River Range and recreational activities like boating in s...
Loristica Group Campground
Loristica Group Campground is situated at 8,100 feet in a wooded meadow within the Lost Creek Range of eastern Idaho. The area offers excellent trail opportunities and stunning scenery for visitors.
North Fork (ID)
North Fork Campground is located by the scenic Big Wood River at an elevation of 6,300 feet. It offers activities like fishing and tubing on the river, as well as access to the Harriman Trail for exploration.
Tourist Park Campground
From $22/night
Copper Basin Guard Station
Copper Basin Guard Station is situated in the scenic Copper Basin within the Pioneer Mountains of south-central Idaho. The area is known for its rugged beauty. It serves as a notable location for visitors exploring the region.
From $100/night
Boundary Creek Campground
Boundary Creek Campground is situated near the Middle Fork of the Salmon River in Idaho, serving primarily boaters awaiting their launch permits. It offers 15 campsites, with 5 available for reservation during the peak season from June 15 to Augus...
Easley Campground
Easley Campground, situated at 6800 feet along the Big Wood River, is just 14 miles south of Ketchum, Idaho. It offers recreational activities such as fishing and hiking, as well as access to Easley Hot Springs for relaxation.
Bull Trout
Bull Trout Campground is situated at 6,900 feet by Bull Trout Lake, which provides excellent fishing and canoeing. The area features numerous trails for hiking, biking, horseback riding, and off-road vehicles. Equestrian sites are reservable exclu...
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Bayhorse Recreation Site
Bayhorse Campground, located along the Salmon River at 5,400 feet elevation, offers 12 campsites ideal for fishing, history exploration, and outdoor activities. Anglers can enjoy a variety of fish in the river, while the nearby Bayhorse Townsite p...
Cottonwood Recreation Site
Cottonwood Recreation Site, located along the Upper Salmon River, offers a serene camping experience with 13 spacious campsites and two walk-in tent sites, complete with picnic tables, fire rings, and potable water. The site features a day-use are...
Bonanza Ccc Group Campground
Bonanza CCC Group Campground is situated nine miles up the picturesque Yankee Fork drainage and is about 23 miles from Stanley, Idaho. The campground is located at an elevation of 6,500 feet. It offers a scenic and historic setting for visitors.
Herd Lake Campground
Herd Lake Campsite is a first-come, first-served site located 10 miles southeast of East Fork Road, near Herd Lake and Herd Creek. It features one campsite with a picnic table, fire ring, and vault toilet, along with a non-motorized access trail t...
Yellowjacket Guard Station
Yellowjacket Guard Station is a historic Forest Service Ranger Station built in 1925 and remodeled in 1934 by the Civilian Conservation Corps. It serves as a work center and is eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places.
From $75/night
Williams Lake Campground
Williams Lake Campground features 9 campsites suitable for RV and tent camping, equipped with potable water, vault toilets, picnic tables, fire rings, and shade. RVs and trailers should avoid the lower loop beyond Site 6.
Mcfarland Campground
McFarland Campground features 9 campsites for RV and tent camping along the Lemhi River. It is situated in the Lemhi Valley, nestled between the Beaverhead Mountains and the Lemhi Range. The area offers a riparian zone in a typically arid landscape.
Sunny Gulch Campground
Sunny Gulch Campground is located by the Salmon River in central Idaho. It offers a scenic natural setting within the surrounding forests. It's an ideal spot for outdoor activities and enjoying nature.
North Shore Picnic Area
North Shore Picnic Area is situated beside scenic Redfish Lake at the base of the Sawtooth Mountain Range. It is conveniently located just 4 miles from Stanley, Idaho. This picturesque spot offers a great setting for picnics and outdoor activities.
Redfish Cabin
Redfish Cabin, a historic retreat from the 1930s, offers a cozy getaway for families or friends, set amidst breathtaking views above Redfish Lake. Located in the Sawtooth National Recreation Area, it provides abundant recreational opportunities an...
Cape Horn Winter Rental
Cape Horn Winter Rental is situated in Elk Meadow, about 16 miles northwest of Stanley, Idaho, at an elevation of 6,660 feet. The location offers a variety of winter recreational activities such as cross-country skiing, backcountry downhill skiing...
Meadow Lake Campground
Meadow Lake Campground is situated in the Leadore Ranger District of the Salmon-Challis National Forest at an elevation of 9,160 feet. It is located in the Lemhi Mountain Range, approximately 22 miles from Leadore, Idaho. This high alpine campgrou...
Joe T. Fallini Recreation Site
The Joseph T. Fallini Campground, located by Mackay Reservoir, is the only site in the Challis Field Office with full RV hookups and various facilities. It offers stunning views of the Lost River Range and recreational activities like boating in s...
Loristica Group Campground
Loristica Group Campground is situated at 8,100 feet in a wooded meadow within the Lost Creek Range of eastern Idaho. The area offers excellent trail opportunities and stunning scenery for visitors.
North Fork (ID)
North Fork Campground is located by the scenic Big Wood River at an elevation of 6,300 feet. It offers activities like fishing and tubing on the river, as well as access to the Harriman Trail for exploration.
Tourist Park Campground
From $22/night
Copper Basin Guard Station
Copper Basin Guard Station is situated in the scenic Copper Basin within the Pioneer Mountains of south-central Idaho. The area is known for its rugged beauty. It serves as a notable location for visitors exploring the region.
From $100/night
Boundary Creek Campground
Boundary Creek Campground is situated near the Middle Fork of the Salmon River in Idaho, serving primarily boaters awaiting their launch permits. It offers 15 campsites, with 5 available for reservation during the peak season from June 15 to Augus...
Easley Campground
Easley Campground, situated at 6800 feet along the Big Wood River, is just 14 miles south of Ketchum, Idaho. It offers recreational activities such as fishing and hiking, as well as access to Easley Hot Springs for relaxation.
Bull Trout
Bull Trout Campground is situated at 6,900 feet by Bull Trout Lake, which provides excellent fishing and canoeing. The area features numerous trails for hiking, biking, horseback riding, and off-road vehicles. Equestrian sites are reservable exclu...
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Challis has 47 campgrounds and RV parks listed on OutReserve, ranging from full-hookup RV sites to rustic tent camping. Based on guest ratings, Copper Basin Guard Station is one of the top-rated options. Use our map view to find the closest options to the city center or your preferred area.
Campgrounds near Challis vary in distance from the city center. Use our map view to filter by location and find the most convenient option for your trip.
Many campgrounds near Challis welcome pets. Sunny Gulch Campground is a great pet-friendly option. Use the pet-friendly filter on our search page to find more properties that accommodate your furry companions.
Most destinations offer a variety of accommodations including tent sites, RV sites, cabins, yurts, and glamping options. Check individual property listings for specific amenities and site types.
The best time to visit depends on your preferences and planned activities. Spring and fall typically offer mild weather and fewer crowds, while summer is peak season with the warmest temperatures. Winter visits can be great for those seeking solitude and winter activities.
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