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Campsites
There are only 2 campsites in Eightmile Campground. They both have a picnic table and fire ring, and the road and sites are dirt. Because of the rough road and steep entry, this is not a good choice for large RVs. The campground is right down on the river.
Water
There is no potable water available here.
Restroom
There is a vault style outhouse.
Electricity
No.
Firewood
You will need to gather your own firewood.
Pets
Pets are allowed but must be kept on a leash.
Picnic Area
There is no picnic area at Eightmile Campground, but since there is no fee, you could use an available campsite for your picnic.
Handicap Access
The outhouse is handicap accessible.
RV Dump Site
There is a RV dumping station just south of Stanley, Idaho.
Host On-Site
No.
Phone Service
Phone service from either a pay phone or your cell phone is available in Stanley to the west or in Challis to the east. There was also spotty cell reception along Hwy 75.
Garbage Services
No.
Fishing
Fishing is available in the Yankee Fork of the Salmon River. Check the regulations through our link on our fishing info page.
Boating
No boating here.
Swimming
The river is fairly small here, but one could find a good place to splash and keep cool on a hot summer day.
Recreation
Camping, fishing, photography and wildlife viewing are common activities here. Others use the trails in the area for riding their ATVs, mountain bikes and horses. Sightseeing at the ghost towns of Bonanza, Custer and the Yankee Fork Gold Dredge are very interesting and educational.
Wildlife
Deer, elk and bear are common in this area. Mountain goats and mountain lions are also found in this area but are harder to find. Wolves have moved into this area in recent years. We saw a fox which had just caught a cottontail rabbit; see its picture.
Fee Schedule
As of May 20117 there is no charge for this campground.
Reservations
No reservations, this is a first come first serve campground.
Fees & Res.
No reservations, this is a first come first serve campground. As of May 20117 there is no charge for this campground.
Eightmile Campground
π Salmon River/Sunbeam Area
π 44.426421,-114.621289
β° 6,842 ft
Eightmile Campground is a very small campground on the Yankee Fork of the Salmon River where Eightmile Creek joins the river. The campground is set back in the mountains and the mountains are well over 9000 feet in elevation. As you can see from our pictures, the area is completely forested and the river is beautiful.
Amenities
Recreation
Fees & Reservations
Getting There
From Stanley, ID, take Hwy 75 NE toward Challis for 13.0 miles to Sunbeam. Turn left onto Yankee Fork Road and follow it past the Yankee Fork Gold Dredge and Custer to the Eightmile Campground, about 15.3 miles from Sunbeam.
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This information is accurate as of the date of the review.