Within Challis National Forest, Mahoney Complex provides established camping under US Forest Service management. This campground sits in Idaho's backcountry, accessible via forest roads that may require higher clearance vehicles depending on seasonal conditions.
The complex operates as part of the broader forest system serving the region between the Salmon River drainage and surrounding wilderness areas. Campers use this location as a staging point for forest exploration and backcountry access. For additional forest camping, Fly Creek Campsite lies just over a mile northwest. The nearest supply point requires a drive to camping near Challis, about 19 miles southeast through forest roads.
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Map & DirectionsMahoney Complex is located in Idaho near Salmon-Challis National Forest
Coordinates
44.66000064 N
114.54200055 W
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Access
Site Types
- Tent Sites
Features
Drive Time
- 3 hrs 51 min from Idaho Falls, ID
- 4 hrs 38 min from Twin Falls, ID
- 5 hrs from Missoula, MT
- 5 hrs 39 min from Boise, ID



