About Joe T. Fallini Recreation Site
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2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
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Pet friendly
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- Dump station on site
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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
Michelle M
August 22, 2024
The spots are spacious. We were in RV spot #11 and had reservoir views on one side and mountain views on the other. Our stay was peaceful. We caught a bit of the Aurora Borealis one night. The park and restrooms are well kept and clean. We enjoyed different walks around the reservoir each day. Mackay is nearby for groceries and gas. This was a really nice and peaceful week.
No obstructions at all for our Starlink.
Michelle M
August 22, 2024
The spots are spacious. We were in RV spot #11 and had reservoir views on one side and mountain views on the other. Our stay was peaceful. We caught a bit of the Aurora Borealis one night. The park and restrooms are well kept and clean. We enjoyed different walks around the reservoir each day. Mackay is nearby for groceries and gas. This was a really nice and peaceful week.
No obstructions at all for our Starlink.
Tomislav H
August 23, 2024
Very pleasant stay, amazing views, very clean campsite, very quite. One of the best places on our 2024 list.
Thank you.
Tomislav H
August 23, 2024
Very pleasant stay, amazing views, very clean campsite, very quite. One of the best places on our 2024 list.
Thank you.
Brenda J
September 8, 2025
What a bargain for senior citizens full time Rving. James Shoemaker was the best host we have ever encountered, he was friendly, on top of anything that needed to be done, and very knowledgeable. The small town of Mackay has helpful, friendly folks as well. There is a great museum in town. Things to do, fish, tour the mines, see a waterfall from a hole in the mountain and see a fault line from an earthquake.
Brenda J
September 8, 2025
What a bargain for senior citizens full time Rving. James Shoemaker was the best host we have ever encountered, he was friendly, on top of anything that needed to be done, and very knowledgeable. The small town of Mackay has helpful, friendly folks as well. There is a great museum in town. Things to do, fish, tour the mines, see a waterfall from a hole in the mountain and see a fault line from an earthquake.
Aaron R
September 10, 2025
Very affordable,clean would stay there again
Aaron R
September 10, 2025
Very affordable,clean would stay there again
Christine M
October 1, 2025
Gorgeous facility and very very clean. One of the nicest test sites we鈥檝e ever stayed at. Absolutely loved how well equipped they were.
Christine M
October 1, 2025
Gorgeous facility and very very clean. One of the nicest test sites we鈥檝e ever stayed at. Absolutely loved how well equipped they were.
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)
Policies & Rules
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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Last updated: August 23, 2026
