Best camping near Challis
22 campgrounds · 22 ranked · updated 2026-07-19 · off-season
Explore the best camping near Challis, Idaho — every spot ranked by our conditions-aware Snoflo score: live conditions first, then visitor reviews and logged trips. Click a pin on the map for the score and what's driving it.
Showing the top 15 of 22 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Big Bayhorse
Prime
15.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 54°F· Comfortable day · high 81°F· No active weather warnings
Big Bayhorse camping area is located in the state of Idaho, offering campers a serene and picturesque experience. Situated in a beautiful natural setting, the campground provides…
Why 90: live conditions (prime) · 20 things to do within 15 mi
90Elite
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#2
Bayhorse Campground
Prime
15.5 mi away
· Mild night · low 54°F· Comfortable day · high 81°F· No active weather warnings
Bayhorse Campground is a beautiful camping area located in the state of Idaho. It offers a range of amenities to ensure a comfortable stay for campers. The campground provides…
Why 90: live conditions (prime) · 20 things to do within 15 mi
90Elite
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#3
Big Bayhorse Campground
Prime
15.5 mi away
· Mild night · low 54°F· Comfortable day · high 81°F· No active weather warnings
Big Bayhorse Campground is a picturesque camping area located in the state of Idaho. Nestled in a beautiful natural setting, the campground offers a range of amenities to enhance…
Why 90: live conditions (prime) · 20 things to do within 15 mi
90Elite
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#4
Cottonwood Rec Site - Salmon River
Prime
13.5 mi away
· Mild night · low 58°F· Comfortable day · high 86°F· No active weather warnings
Cottonwood Rec Site, located on the banks of the Salmon River in Idaho, is a wonderful camping area that offers a range of amenities for campers to enjoy. The campground boasts…
Why 88: live conditions (prime) · 19 things to do within 15 mi
88Elite
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#5
Little Bayhorse Camping Area
Prime
15.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 54°F· Comfortable day · high 81°F· No active weather warnings
Little Bayhorse Camping Area is a picturesque campground located in the state of Idaho. Situated amidst nature's beauty, it offers a serene and relaxing environment for campers to…
Why 88: live conditions (prime) · 19 things to do within 15 mi
88Elite
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#6
Morgan Creek
Prime
6.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 56°F· Comfortable day · high 83°F· No active weather warnings
Morgan Creek camping area, located in Idaho, offers campers a serene and picturesque experience surrounded by the beauty of nature. This campground provides a range of amenities…
Why 85: live conditions (prime) · 17 things to do within 15 mi
85Elite
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#7
Morgan Creek Campground
Prime
6.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 56°F· Comfortable day · high 83°F· No active weather warnings
Morgan Creek Campground is located in the beautiful state of Idaho and offers a serene and nature-filled camping experience. The campground provides a range of amenities to make…
Why 85: live conditions (prime) · 17 things to do within 15 mi
85Elite
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#8
Round Valley RV Park Office
Prime
11.0 mi away
· Mild night · low 56°F· Comfortable day · high 85°F· No active weather warnings
Round Valley RV Park Office is an RV park located in Idaho near Boise, offering sites with power supply and a sanitary dump station for guest convenience. The facility does not…
Why 80: live conditions (prime) · 14 things to do within 15 mi
80Elite
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#9
Mill Creek Campground
Prime
11.9 mi away
· Mild night · low 54°F· Comfortable day · high 81°F· No active weather warnings
Mill Creek Campground is a U.S. Forest Service campground located in central Idaho near Boise. The facility offers drinking water, toilets, and a day-use fee. This campground…
Why 80: live conditions (prime) · 14 things to do within 15 mi
80Elite
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#10
Eightmile Camping Area
Prime
19.5 mi away
· Mild night · low 54°F· Comfortable day · high 81°F· No active weather warnings
Eightmile Camping Area in Idaho offers both established campsites and nearby dispersed camping. No reservations or permits are needed, and camping is free. Amenities include pit…
Why 81: live conditions (prime) · 15 things to do within 15 mi
81Elite
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#11
Eightmile
Prime
19.5 mi away
· Mild night · low 54°F· Comfortable day · high 81°F· No active weather warnings
Eightmile Campground in Idaho offers established campsites in a quiet, forested setting within the Sawtooth National Forest. Sites include picnic tables, fire rings, and pit…
Why 81: live conditions (prime) · 15 things to do within 15 mi
81Elite
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#12
Bayhorse
Prime
17.6 mi away
· Mild night · low 56°F· Comfortable day · high 85°F· No active weather warnings
Bayhorse camping area is a scenic and popular campground located in the state of Idaho. Nestled in the heart of the Salmon-Challis National Forest, this campground offers a range…
Why 79: live conditions (prime) · 14 things to do within 15 mi
79Top-rated
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#13
Mosquito Flat Reservoir
Prime
8.9 mi away
· Mild night · low 54°F· Comfortable day · high 81°F· No active weather warnings
Mosquito Flat Reservoir is a picturesque camping area located in the state of Idaho. This campground offers various amenities to ensure a comfortable stay for campers. Facilities…
Why 77: live conditions (prime) · 13 things to do within 15 mi
77Top-rated
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#14
Mosquito Flat Reservoir Campground
Prime
8.9 mi away
· Mild night · low 54°F· Comfortable day · high 81°F· No active weather warnings
Mosquito Flat Reservoir Campground is a scenic camping area located in Idaho. This campground offers a variety of amenities to enhance the camping experience. It provides basic…
Why 77: live conditions (prime) · 13 things to do within 15 mi
77Top-rated
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#15
Morgan Summit Trailhead
Prime
15.7 mi away
· Mild night · low 56°F· Comfortable day · high 83°F· No active weather warnings
Morgan Summit Trailhead camping area is located in Idaho and offers a variety of amenities for campers. The campground provides basic facilities such as vault toilets, picnic…
Why 77: live conditions (prime) · 13 things to do within 15 mi
77Top-rated
Camping near Challis
The Challis area has 22 campgrounds on Snoflo, ranked by live conditions, visitor reviews, and logged trips — so the best, closest options rise to the top.
How we rank the best camping near Challis
How are these campgrounds ranked?
Each gets a daily Snoflo score blending live conditions, visitor review ratings, and logged trips. The order reflects what's best right now and re-ranks every day.
How often does it update?
Daily, as new conditions, reviews, and trips arrive — so "best right now" means right now.
What do the numbers on the map mean?
Each pin shows that spot's current Snoflo score; tap it for the breakdown and a link to the full report.