Time to get outside in central Idaho!
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CHALLIS, Idaho— All the BLM Challis Field Office campgrounds are officially open for the summer 2018 season. There are many beautiful areas to choose from including the very popular Joe T. Fallini Campground on the Mackay Reservoir. The Joe T. Fallini recreation area has 22 RV sites with water and electric hook-ups, $10 with water, $14 with water and electric, and $16 for a double site. The views of the Lost River Range from your campsite are unbeatable.
If you’re looking for a spot along the Salmon River, there are three attractive options. The Cottonwood Campground, Bayhorse Campground, and East Fork Campground are all $10 per night. There are potable water and vault toilets at each of these areas.
In addition to the fee sites, the Challis Field Office also boasts seven other campgrounds spread throughout the Mackay and Challis area. There is something here for everyone!
Please call the Challis Field Office at 208-879-6200 or visit rec.gov for more information. All campsites are first come, first served.
The BLM manages more than 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.