Jimmy Smith Lake Trailhead

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This popular year-round fishing hole features a trailhead along Jimmy Smith Lake in the spectacular White Cloud Peaks of the Sawtooth National Recreation Area. The area offers wonderful rainbow trout fishing opportunities.

Location: About 33 miles southwest of Challis, Idaho; 2 miles off of the East Fork Road on Big Lake Creek. From Challis, go 18 miles southwest on US 93 and ID 75, then 15 miles south on East Fork Road (Forest Road 120).

Facilities/Fees:
• Dispersed camping
• 1 vault toilet
• Trailhead to Jimmy Smith Lake (1 mile) with improved ATV Trail
• No fees
• Use season: May - October