Fishing, wildlife viewing, and lake access draw campers to this BLM-managed site along the Salmon River corridor near Herd Lake. The campground operates May through October under the places to camp near BLM Land — Challis Field Office jurisdiction. An overlook component suggests elevated sightlines toward the surrounding terrain. The adjacent Herd Lake Campground sits just 0.4 miles away and may offer additional amenities worth comparing before arrival.
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Map & DirectionsBLM Herd Lake Campsite & Overlook is located in Idaho near Clayton
Public CampgroundDirections
Approximately 35 miles south of Challis, Idaho; 10 miles southeast of the East Fork Road on Herd Lake Road. From Challis, go 18 miles southwest on US 93 and ID 75, then 16 miles southeast on East Fork Road (Forest Road 120) and Herd Creek Road. The overlook is 1 mile further east on Herd Lake Road beyond the spur to the campsite.
Coordinates
44.09163358 N
114.17492797 W
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Drive Time
- 3 hrs 34 min from Idaho Falls, ID
- 3 hrs 50 min from Pocatello, ID
- 4 hrs 21 min from Twin Falls, ID
- 4 hrs 38 min from Boise, ID
