East Fork Recreation Site Campground

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Challis Field Office
11 sites · RV, Tent

The East Fork Recreation Site Campground sits in a valley surrounded by hills and cliffs, on the banks of the Salmon River.

This is a great place for hikers, with four trailheads within short walking distance, including Sheep Creek, Jimmy Smith Lake, Herd Creek, and Little Boulder Creek Trailheads. Anglers, boaters, and hunters will also stay busy here. There’s a little something for everyone!
What this place offers
Campfire allowed
Pets allowed
No showers
Toilets
Potable water
Picnic tables
No sewage hookups
No electric hookups
First come, first served
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What this place offers
Campfire allowed
Pets allowed
No showers
Toilets
Potable water
Picnic tables
No sewage hookups
No electric hookups

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