Fishing and river access draw campers to Eightmile, a US Forest Service campground set along open terrain in Challis National Forest outside Stanley, Idaho. The campground runs July 1 through September 30, and no pets are permitted. One important note for trip planning: a 2021 reviewer reported the site had been demolished by bulldozers, so campers should confirm current status with the Forest Service before making the drive. Yankee Fork Road Dispersed — Challis NF sits just 0.3 miles northeast and may serve as a workable alternative.
Description
Small but nice camping area along the Yankee Fork of the Salmon River. Ideal for families that want a good place to hunt or fish or just relax. There is a vault toilet and the meadow across the road can accomodate larger camp trailers. Notes: There is no drinking water on site and no hookups are available, please pack out your garbage. 16 day stay limit .
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsEightmile is located in Idaho near Salmon-Challis National Forest
Directions
From Stanley:Drive 11 miles east on Highway 75 to the Sunbeam Dam overlook. Turn left onto forest road #013 for about 14 miles. Campground is on the right.From Challis:Drive 42 miles west on Highway 75 to the Sunbeam Dam overlook. Turn right onto forest road #013 for about 14 miles. Campground is on the right.
Coordinates
44.42600051 N
114.62100055 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
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Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
Site Types
- Tent Sites
Features
Drive Time
- 3 hrs 49 min from Idaho Falls, ID
- 4 hrs 4 min from Pocatello, ID
- 4 hrs 9 min from Boise, ID
- 4 hrs 41 min from Twin Falls, ID
