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Chemeketan Campground

4 Reviews

About This Campground

National Forest

Overview

Chemeketan Campground sits near the headwaters of the Salmon River, at the foot of the Sawtooth Mountain Range.

Recreation

This site is part of the Sawtooth National Recreation Area, where outdoor activities abound. The Salmon River offers excellent fishing for rainbow trout,…

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Location

Chemeketan Campground is located in Idaho

Detail location of campground

Directions

From Stanley, Idaho, take Highway 75 south. Turn southwest off highway onto a dirt road located between mile markers 163 and 162. The campground is located 4 miles beyond the turnoff. Fording a stream is necessary to access the campground.

Coordinates

43.86250064 N
114.756666 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
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Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)

Features

For Campers

  • Trash
  • Picnic Table
  • Drinking Water
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

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4 Reviews

Nancy B.
Reviewed Jul. 4, 2021

Wonderful

It has been a long time since I have been there. Not a lot of amminites then. Best scenery and lots of tent sites away from crowds. Will go back again.

Month of VisitAugust
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Reviewed May. 8, 2021

Hidden gem

Absolutely beautiful. Definitely coming back

Month of VisitAugust
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Annie C.The Dyrt PRO User
Reviewed Jul. 26, 2019

Source of the River of No Return

I was surprised to have the entire campground to myself. While this is primarily a group campground, single sites are plenty here as well. I am assuming you can reserve campsites, but the iron ranger was accommodating for me. Sites are either open in the meadow or with nice trees for a hammock(I…

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Month of VisitJuly
  • Great mountain views on the drive in. Saw Pronghorn here, but they were too fast for my phone
  • Free while I was there, the iron ranger was sealed up
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Location

Chemeketan Campground is located in Idaho

Detail location of campground

Directions

From Stanley, Idaho, take Highway 75 south. Turn southwest off highway onto a dirt road located between mile markers 163 and 162. The campground is located 4 miles beyond the turnoff. Fording a stream is necessary to access the campground.

Coordinates

43.86250064 N
114.756666 W

Open in Google Maps