Roughly 10 miles northeast of the town of Challis, Little Bayhorse Campground sits within Challis National Forest on a road that requires careful navigation. The US Forest Service operates this lakeside facility from July through September, with a strict no-pets policy that sets it apart from most forest campgrounds.
Campsites maintain good spacing between sites and stay clean according to visitor reports. The adjacent lake provides fishing access and serves as a trailhead for hiking routes into the surrounding forest. Big Bayhorse sits less than a mile west for campers wanting backup options in this remote area.
Description
Beautiful high mountain lake with plenty of fishing. Hiking trail connects to Bayhorse Lake. Three primitive campsites are equipped with picnic tables and fire rings. There is a toilet within the campground, but no drinking water or garbage pick-up available on site. Road access is steep and narrow. The last 1/2 mile to the lake is rough, trailers are not recommended here.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsChallis National Forest Little Bayhorse Campground is located in Idaho near Challis
Directions
From Challis:Approximately 11 miles east on Highway 75, turn right onto Forest Road #051 (at sign), and continue upward and onward 6 miles to Little Bayhorse turnoff. Little Bayhorse Road is extremely hazardous when wet. It is steep and narrow and not recommended for trailers. From Stanley:The Bayhorse Road takes off Highway 75, 19 miles downriver from the Yankee Fork Work Center Office. Continue 6 miles to Little Bayhorse turnoff. Little Bayhorse Road is extremely hazardous when wet. It is steep and narrow and not recommended for trailers
Coordinates
44.41214507 N
114.38660136 W
Connectivity
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Access
Site Types
- Tent Sites
Features
Drive Time
- 3 hrs 2 min from Idaho Falls, ID
- 3 hrs 18 min from Pocatello, ID
- 3 hrs 50 min from Twin Falls, ID
- 4 hrs 47 min from Boise, ID
