River access draws campers to East Fork, a small BLM campground positioned directly off Highway 75. The facility sits well above the East Fork Salmon River with sites arranged in a single loop along the outer edge. A campground host maintains the grounds, which feature covered picnic tables, fire pits, and basic amenities including toilets and drinking water.
Sites accommodate larger trailers but offer no privacy between neighbors. Highway noise carries consistently from the adjacent road. Cell service remains unavailable for major carriers including AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile. The campground operates from May through October at $10 per night, dropping to $5 when water service shuts off around October.
Description
5500-foot elevation. This site is nestled between the main Salmon River and the mouth of the East Fork of the Salmon River, four miles north of Clayton on Highway 75. 10 campsites at the confluence of the East Fork and the main Salmon River. Fishing for cutthroat and rainbow trout, steelhead and whitefish. Head down East Fork Road to enjoy the wildlife viewing area in the East Fork of Salmon River Canyon.
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Location
Public CampgroundEast Fork is located in Idaho
Directions
Approximately 19 miles southwest of Challis, Idaho and 4 miles north of Clayton, Idaho. Travel south from Challis on Highway 93 for 2 miles, turn right on Highway 75 and drive southwest approximately 17 miles. The site will be on your right at the confluence of the East Fork and main Salmon Rivers.
Coordinates
44.26500077 N
114.32900067 W
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Equestrian
Features
For Campers
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Pull-Through Sites
Drive Time
- 2 hrs 28 min from Idaho Falls, ID
- 2 hrs 44 min from Pocatello, ID
- 3 hrs 21 min from Twin Falls, ID
- 3 hrs 42 min from Boise, ID






