East Fork is located near Challis, Idaho, surrounded by rugged terrain with a mix of forests and open spaces. The area experiences temperatures ranging from lows in the 20s Fahrenheit during winter to highs in the 80s during summer. Nearby attractions include the Salmon River, known for fishing and rafting, and the Land of the Yankee Fork State Park, which offers historical sites and trails.

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.

East Fork

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Clayton

The Best Camping Near Clayton, Idaho

Back country camps are the best

 This is a very well manicured campground that sits directly off of highway 75. It is very small and mostly sunny. There are nice lush grass areas where the sprinklers were running and was very tempting to just lay there after a hot drive. 

  

Sites are close together, lined up along the outer edge of the loop, and there is zero privacy. The picnic tables are covered with a shade structure and there are fire pits. Also toilets and water. 

  

A friendly host was also on site. Sites very in size but we saw a couple of bigger trailers there. 

  

There was a dumpster for trash but no recycling. The campground sits well above the river and very close to the highway so there is road noise. 

  

It was nice but we did not stay here as it seemed cramped and there are too many free options in this area.

  

$10/night

$5/night when the water gets shut off generally around October. 

  

No cell reception for ATT, Verizon or TMobile

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