Katie J
December 25, 2025
You cannot beat the price of the views! We loves our stay here.
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About Joe T. Fallini Recreation Site
The Joseph T. Fallini Campground, situated on the banks of the Mackay Reservoir, is the only recreational site in Challis Field Office that offers full RV hookups and features a diversity of other facilities. This scenic area has a gorgeous view of the Lost River Range and offers recreational opportunities such as boating in the summer and ice fishing in late winter.
Mackay Reservoir offers a boat ramp providing access to the reservoir for jet skiing, water skiing and sailing . Other boat launches along the reservoir (and one downstream of the dam) are also available.
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- Dump station on site
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Summary
Joe T. Fallini Recreation Site offers stunning views and clean facilities, making it an excellent value for campers. The campground is well-maintained, with friendly camp hosts and nearby hiking and fishing options. While there are minor inconveniences like a dump station fee and noise from neighbors, most visitors report a pleasant and peaceful stay.
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Katie J
December 25, 2025
You cannot beat the price of the views! We loves our stay here.
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Martin M
December 20, 2025
The camp host was one of the best I have ever met. The campground was clean and the bathrooms were spotless. Fishing in the lake was ok and there are plenty of decent hikes nearby.
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Martin M
December 20, 2025
The camp host was one of the best I have ever met. The campground was clean and the bathrooms were spotless. Fishing in the lake was ok and there are plenty of decent hikes nearby.
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Amy N
October 5, 2025
Beautiful views and plenty of things to do. For the price with hookups it was a great deal. The kids enjoyed fishing and we went up to see Mackay Mine Hill which was cool.
The only issue we ran into was that the dump station has a fee, but the QR code takes you to the reservation payment. Next time we’ll make sure we bring cash with us ($5 for campers).
Also just an FYI, not everyone wants to listen to football games while camping... Please be mindful of neighbors and turn it down. 😊
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Amy N
October 5, 2025
Beautiful views and plenty of things to do. For the price with hookups it was a great deal. The kids enjoyed fishing and we went up to see Mackay Mine Hill which was cool.
The only issue we ran into was that the dump station has a fee, but the QR code takes you to the reservation payment. Next time we’ll make sure we bring cash with us ($5 for campers).
Also just an FYI, not everyone wants to listen to football games while camping... Please be mindful of neighbors and turn it down. 😊
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Christine M
October 1, 2025
Gorgeous facility and very very clean. One of the nicest test sites we’ve ever stayed at. Absolutely loved how well equipped they were.
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Christine M
October 1, 2025
Gorgeous facility and very very clean. One of the nicest test sites we’ve ever stayed at. Absolutely loved how well equipped they were.
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Aaron R
September 10, 2025
Very affordable,clean would stay there again
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Aaron R
September 10, 2025
Very affordable,clean would stay there again
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Location & Directions for Joe T. Fallini Recreation Site
721 E Main Ave, Challis, ID 83226 United States
Elevation: 1,860 ft
Getting There
North of Mackay, Idaho and south of Challis, Idaho. Travel north from Mackay on Highway 93 for approximately 6 mi. The site is on the west side of the highway and has a view of the spectacular Mt. McCaleb in the Lost River Range
Highway access
Joe T. Fallini Recreation Site is accessible via Highway 93, which runs directly north from Mackay and south toward Challis. The site is located approximately 6 miles north of Mackay on the west side of Highway 93.
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- Joe T. Fallini Recreation Site is dedicated to Jospeh T. Fallini who grew up in Mackay, ID and served as the BLM Idaho State Director from 1959-1970. During his time with BLM Idaho, Joseph Fallini was a strong advocate for outdoor recreation on public lands.
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