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Joe T. Fallini Recreation Site

Overview of campground with Lost River Range in background.
Ice fishing huts on the reservoir.
Campsite on the reservoir.
Campsite on the reservoir.

Featured amenities

Pet Friendly
Pet Friendly

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.

Campground Amenities

  • Pet Friendly
    Pet Friendly
  • Dump Station
    Dump Station

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently closed - Opens on May 1

Reviews (13)

What Guests Are Saying

Joe T. Fallini Recreation Site offers stunning views and a clean, well-maintained campground at an affordable price, making it an excellent choice for families and RV travelers. Guests praised the friendly camp host and the variety of nearby activities, including fishing and hiking. While the dump station incurs a fee and some guests noted noise from nearby football games, the overall experience was highly positive, highlighting the spacious sites and cleanliness of the facilities.

Review Summary

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Kim H

September 21, 2023

5

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!

Cameron C

September 11, 2023

4

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!

Nicole C

August 1, 2022

3

This is such a beautiful and quiet place. Only staying for one night but it’s 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’t know how to change it, and the number to the park is not valid.

Location Joe T. Fallini Recreation Site

Address:
721 E Main Ave
Challis, ID, 83226
United States

Latitude & Longitude: 43.9614 / -113.68

Elevation: 1860 feet

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Category About
General

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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