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2026 Season availability
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- Dump station on site
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- Pet friendly
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Reviews (26)
What Guests Are Saying
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.
What Guests Are Saying
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.
Review Summary
Nicole C
August 1, 2022
This is such a beautiful and quiet place. Only staying for one night but it鈥檚 great to have somewhere nice to rest. Only issue is with the online reservation through rec.gov. I selected site 6, but my reservation confirmation shows a double rv site (number 19). I certainly did not select a double site. I don鈥檛 know how to change it, and the number to the park is not valid.
Nicole C
August 1, 2022
This is such a beautiful and quiet place. Only staying for one night but it鈥檚 great to have somewhere nice to rest. Only issue is with the online reservation through rec.gov. I selected site 6, but my reservation confirmation shows a double rv site (number 19). I certainly did not select a double site. I don鈥檛 know how to change it, and the number to the park is not valid.
Cameron C
September 11, 2023
This is a nice little campground. We were just passing through for the night but it was nice to have power hookups and a beautiful sunset over the lake and mountains. Bathrooms were average. There is a nice little trail with history markers where we were able to give the dogs some exercise. Overall it was a good experience and would recommend to anybody passing through or looking for a nice and quiet getaway in the area!
Cameron C
September 11, 2023
This is a nice little campground. We were just passing through for the night but it was nice to have power hookups and a beautiful sunset over the lake and mountains. Bathrooms were average. There is a nice little trail with history markers where we were able to give the dogs some exercise. Overall it was a good experience and would recommend to anybody passing through or looking for a nice and quiet getaway in the area!
Kim H
September 21, 2023
We stayed here for 2 nights and what a gem of a find. Right off the highway. Paved pull through facing the water accommodated our combined 58 ft no problem. W/E a real treat. Used our interagency pass for a discount too. Craters of the Moon a short drive away and worth it. We stayed in site 4 so heard no noise from highway traffic. Our dogs loved the wide open spaces to run around. Because it was nearing end of season, there were only a handful of campers and we loved the peace and solitude. Highly recommend!
Kim H
September 21, 2023
We stayed here for 2 nights and what a gem of a find. Right off the highway. Paved pull through facing the water accommodated our combined 58 ft no problem. W/E a real treat. Used our interagency pass for a discount too. Craters of the Moon a short drive away and worth it. We stayed in site 4 so heard no noise from highway traffic. Our dogs loved the wide open spaces to run around. Because it was nearing end of season, there were only a handful of campers and we loved the peace and solitude. Highly recommend!
William P
October 23, 2023
We have stayed at this campground before and this most recent stay was very enjoyable. Not very busy this time of the year so solitude was not a problem. The price paid was very reasonable, especially using our senior pass. One thing we wish maybe would have been nice would to have still had the water on. Daytime temps were still upper 60鈥檚 and mornings were low 40鈥檚.
William P
October 23, 2023
We have stayed at this campground before and this most recent stay was very enjoyable. Not very busy this time of the year so solitude was not a problem. The price paid was very reasonable, especially using our senior pass. One thing we wish maybe would have been nice would to have still had the water on. Daytime temps were still upper 60鈥檚 and mornings were low 40鈥檚.
Carol V
July 19, 2024
We were pleasantly surprised and lucky to get a great campsite for the week after July 4th, since this is a first come first served campground (no reservations)
The area was clean and tidy with the grassy areas mowed and weed control kept up.
We had a very nice double spot for two trucks and two 26+ trailers. There was plenty of room in the boat parking for our fishing boat. The restrooms were immaculate and did not smell and were kept stocked with tissue and hand sanitizer.
Our site would have been even better if there had been a fixed shelter over one or both of the picnic tables and no smoking signs on the restrooms.
Overall a great experience.
Carol V
July 19, 2024
We were pleasantly surprised and lucky to get a great campsite for the week after July 4th, since this is a first come first served campground (no reservations)
The area was clean and tidy with the grassy areas mowed and weed control kept up.
We had a very nice double spot for two trucks and two 26+ trailers. There was plenty of room in the boat parking for our fishing boat. The restrooms were immaculate and did not smell and were kept stocked with tissue and hand sanitizer.
Our site would have been even better if there had been a fixed shelter over one or both of the picnic tables and no smoking signs on the restrooms.
Overall a great experience.
Location Joe T. Fallini Recreation Site
Address:
721 E Main Ave
Challis, ID, 83226
United States
North of Mackay, Idaho and south of Challis, Idaho. Travel north from Mackay on Highway 93 for approximately 6 miles. The site is on the west side of the highway and has a view of the spectacular Mt. McCaleb in the Lost River Range
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.
Elevation: 1860 feet
49 mi drive to downtown Challis (about 48 min)
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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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Last updated: August 23, 2026