East Fork Recreation Site

📌 Challis Area 📍 44.267071,-114.326309 ⛰ 5,378 ft

East Fork Recreation Site sits on a bench above the rivers where the East Fork of the Salmon River and the Salmon River meet. The hills around are sagebrush covered with no forest nearby. There are a few cottonwood trees along the rivers. We visited this recreation site on a week day during July and it was empty.

Amenities

Campsites

There are 10 tent / RV camping sites, each having a picnic table with cover and a fire pit with an attached grill. The road and driveways are gravel as well as the area around the table. Some sites have a bit of lawn and the middle section around the host and outhouses is mowed and watered with a sprinkler system.

Water

The water system is pressurized and the water is clean, cool and clear. I did not taste it.

Restroom

The outhouse looks like it should be a flushing toilet but its not. It is handicap accessible.

Electricity

No.

Firewood

No.

Pets

Pets are allowed but must be on a leash.

Picnic Area

East Fork Recreation Site has a small picnic area along the Salmon River.

Handicap Access

East Fork Recreation Site is handicap accessible. The outhouse is handicap accessible and the campground itself is pretty smooth. However, getting down to the river could be a challenge.

RV Dump Site

There is a RV dumping station at the Land of the Yankee Fork Interpretive Center along the north edge of the parking lot. It is located at the junction of Hwy 93 and Hwy 75 and there is no fee for its use.

Host On-Site

There is a host on site.

Phone Service

There is spotty cell phone reception along Hwy 75 on our AT T phones and there is a phone at the gas station to the west.

Garbage Services

There is garbage service available.

Recreation

Fishing

Fishing is available in the Salmon River and many other streams in the area. be sure to check the regulations for restrictions on the water you choose to fish.

Boating

No boating facilities here but people do float the Salmon River.

Swimming

I didn't see any swimming area in either the Salmon River or the East Fork of the Salmon River.

Recreation

Recreation at the campground is limited to camping and fishing. If you are willing to drive a little, there are several historic areas to visit. Check out the Yankee Fork area and take a drive to the Land of the Yankee Fork State Park up Bayhorse Creek. If you like to explore, there are many trails to hike, bike, or ride your horse on. Check out the White Cloud Mountains to the southwest or the Salmon River Mountains to the northwest and southeast.

Wildlife

I could imagine seeing deer on the hills and along the river but would not expect to see any other wildlife here other than an occasional fox or coyote and many birds.

Fees & Reservations

Fee Schedule

Camp sites are $10.00 per day as of 2010.

Reservations

This campground is a first come first serve facility.

Fees & Res.

This campground is a first come first serve facility. Camp sites are $10.00 per day as of 2010.

Getting There

East Fork Recreation Site is at the confluence of the Salmon River and the East Fork of the Salmon River on Hwy 75 between Stanley, Idaho and Challis, Idaho. Stanley is 37.5 miles to the west and Challis is 19.7 miles to the north.

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This information is accurate as of the date of the review.