Best camping near Challis
19 campgrounds · 19 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · 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 19 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Cottonwood Rec Site - Salmon River
Good
13.5 mi away
· Cool night · low 44°F· Comfortable day · high 74°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 82: live conditions (good) · 17 things to do within 15 mi
82Elite
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#2
Little Bayhorse Camping Area
Good
15.3 mi away
· Cool night · low 41°F· Mild day · high 69°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 82: live conditions (good) · 17 things to do within 15 mi
82Elite
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#3
Big Bayhorse
Good
15.4 mi away
· Cool night · low 41°F· Mild day · high 69°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 82: live conditions (good) · 17 things to do within 15 mi
82Elite
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#4
Bayhorse Campground
Good
15.5 mi away
· Cool night · low 41°F· Mild day · high 69°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 82: live conditions (good) · 17 things to do within 15 mi
82Elite
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#5
Big Bayhorse Campground
Good
15.5 mi away
· Cool night · low 41°F· Mild day · high 69°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 82: live conditions (good) · 17 things to do within 15 mi
82Elite
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#6
Morgan Creek
Good
6.4 mi away
· Cool night · low 42°F· Comfortable day · high 72°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 76: live conditions (good) · 14 things to do within 15 mi
76Top-rated
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#7
Morgan Creek Campground
Good
6.4 mi away
· Cool night · low 42°F· Comfortable day · high 72°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 76: live conditions (good) · 14 things to do within 15 mi
76Top-rated
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#8
Eightmile Camping Area
Good
19.5 mi away
· Cool night · low 41°F· Mild day · high 69°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 74: live conditions (good) · 13 things to do within 15 mi
74Top-rated
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#9
Eightmile
Good
19.5 mi away
· Cool night · low 41°F· Mild day · high 69°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 74: live conditions (good) · 13 things to do within 15 mi
74Top-rated
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#10
Bayhorse
Good
17.6 mi away
· Cool night · low 44°F· Comfortable day · high 75°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 73: live conditions (good) · 12 things to do within 15 mi
73Top-rated
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#11
Morgan Summit Trailhead
Good
15.7 mi away
· Cool night · low 42°F· Comfortable day · high 72°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 72: live conditions (good) · 12 things to do within 15 mi
72Top-rated
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#12
Mosquito Flat Reservoir
Good
8.9 mi away
· Cool night · low 41°F· Mild day · high 69°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 70: live conditions (good) · 11 things to do within 15 mi
70Top-rated
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#13
Mosquito Flat Reservoir Campground
Good
8.9 mi away
· Cool night · low 41°F· Mild day · high 69°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 70: live conditions (good) · 11 things to do within 15 mi
70Top-rated
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#14
Little West Fork Morgan Creek Trailhead
Good
3.7 mi away
· Cool night · low 42°F· Comfortable day · high 72°F· No active weather warnings
The Little West Fork Morgan Creek Trailhead camping area is located in the state of Idaho. This campground offers a range of amenities to enhance the camping experience. It…
Why 61: live conditions (good) · 6 things to do within 15 mi
61Solid
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#15
West Fork Morgan Creek Campground
Good
5.2 mi away
· Cool night · low 42°F· Comfortable day · high 72°F· No active weather warnings
West Fork Morgan Creek Campground is a serene campground situated in the beautiful state of Idaho. Nestled in nature's embrace, this camping area offers a range of amenities to…
Why 61: live conditions (good) · 6 things to do within 15 mi
61Solid
Camping near Challis
The Challis area has 19 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?
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