Established Camping
Morgan Creek
Morgan Creek is located near Challis, Idaho, surrounded by rugged terrain with a mix of forested areas 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 for fishing and rafting, as well as the Land of the Yankee Fork State Park, which offers historical sites and trails.
Description
Bureau of Land Management
This small campground is reached by taking Highway 93 five miles north of Challis to Morgan creek, then driving four miles up the canyon to the recreation site. The campground is located at the foot of a valley just before the canyon and is bordered by Morgan Creek. It is also located near a Bighorn Sheep Management Area. The diverse terrain here makes it excellent songbird habitat. Sparrows, thrashers, and wrens flit in the sagebrush, and juncos, kinglets, and nutcrackers shelter in the forest. Big game in the area includes bighorn sheep, pronghorn antelope and mule deer. Continue on Morgan Creek road to reach the trailhead which accesses the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness. Amenities include: 4 campsites w/picnic tables & fire rings; 1 vault toilet; Potable water (hand pump)
Location
Morgan Creek is located in Idaho
Directions
North of Challis, Idaho. From Challis, go north on Highway 93 and west on Morgan Creek Road (Forest Road 057).
Coordinates
44.66800048 N
114.23000055 W
Access
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Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Picnic Table
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Fires
Drive Time
- 2 hrs 40 min from Idaho Falls
- 2 hrs 56 min from Pocatello
- 3 hrs 28 min from Twin Falls
- 4 hrs 28 min from Boise
