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Campsites
There are 5 tent / RV camping sites. Each site has the normal picnic table and fire ring with attached grill. The road and driveways are gravel. The campground is covered with lodgepole pine. Most sites have good shade.
Water
No.
Restroom
There is one vault style outhouse which was nicely cleaned when we passed through.
Electricity
No.
Firewood
No.
Pets
On a leash only.
Picnic Area
No.
Handicap Access
The outhouse is.
RV Dump Site
The nearest RV dumping station that I am sure of is south of Stanley on Hwy 75 at the Ranger Station.
Host On-Site
No.
Phone Service
There is a pay phone in front of the store at Sunbeam, and Stanley has both pay phone and cell reception.
Garbage Services
No.
Fishing
There are trout in the Yankee Fork, but check the regulations for restrictions.
Boating
Rafters float the Salmon River and there is a put in ramp at Sunbeam.
Swimming
The Yankee Fork is very swift along here. Try upstream.
Recreation
There is camping, rafting, kayaking, fly fishing, or for me, spinner fishing and sight seeing. Check out the Sunbeam Dam, the Yankee Fork Dredge and the town of Custer. There are tours through the dredge which are very interesting. Custer is also very interesting and has shops where I bought a "Custer" shirt. As I understand, JR Simplot still owns the mineral rights, so don't pan for gold.
Wildlife
At the campground, one would likely see deer. Bear live here so use care to store your food and dispose of your garbage. There are elk, wolves, mountain lions and mountain goat in the mountains around.
Fee Schedule
$5.00 per day. Campground Reservations: No, first come, first serve only.
Reservations
No, first come, first serve.
Fees & Res.
This is a first come, first serve facility and the fee is $5.00 per day. Info as of January 2025.
Blind Creek Campground
π Salmon River/Sunbeam Area
π 44.280853,-114.733143
β° 6,000 ft
Blind Creek Campground is just .8 mile up the Yankee Fork of the Salmon River from where it joins the main Salmon River. It is located in a steep canyon where the river is rapid with poor access due to the steep banks along this stretch. However, the river becomes much more accessible just a short distance up stream. I can picture Blind Creek Campground being used by rafters when the main campgrounds are full, or by the camper drifting through, just looking for an out of the way campground.
Amenities
Recreation
Fees & Reservations
Getting There
From Stanley, Idaho, take Hwy 75 toward Challis and drive 13.0 miles to Yankee Fork Road at the historic town of Sunbeam. Yankee Fork Rd is a left turn, and Blind Creek Campground is .8 miles to the north.
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This information is accurate as of the date of the review.