Dispersed Camping
Mosquito Flat Reservoir
Mosquito Flat Reservoir, near Challis, Idaho, offers a camping experience surrounded by flat terrain and open spaces. Temperatures can range from lows of 20°F in winter to highs of 85°F in summer. Nearby, visitors can explore the Salmon River and the Land of the Yankee Fork State Park, providing opportunities for fishing and historical exploration.
Description
This recreation site has 11 campsites and a day use picnic area along the shore of Mosquito Flat Reservoir near Challis. Nearby, the Yankee Fork Trail (#147) provides access to the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness. Each campsite is equipped with picnic tables and fire rings. The campground accomodates motorhomes and trailers up to 32-foot long. There are vault toilets on site, but no drinking water or garbage services within the site. Fish Your National Forests: This site can be accessed by Passenger Car; Fish available include: Trout; Types of fishing available include: Wade, Shore, Non-motorized boat, Float tube, Fly, Spin, Bait;
Location
Mosquito Flat Reservoir is located in Idaho
Directions
From Challis, turn west up main street from Highway 93. Continue until pavement ends, stay right on dirt road to Custer Motorway (forest road 070). Follow custer Motorway to junction with Pine summit Road (080) 13 miles. Turn right onto Pine summit road (080), travel over Pine summit to junction with Mosquito Flat road (091) 4 miles. Turn left, Mosquito Flat Reservoir and Campground are approximately 1/2 mile.
Coordinates
44.5180006 N
114.43300075 W
Detours Nearby
Cottonwood Recreation Site
1 hr 4 min away
Blind Creek Campground
1 hr 40 min away
Drive Time
- 3 hrs 8 min from Idaho Falls
- 3 hrs 23 min from Pocatello
- 3 hrs 55 min from Twin Falls
- 4 hrs 55 min from Boise
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Toilets
- Pets
- Fires
DISPERSED CAMPING
Enjoy dispersed camping on government land and leave no trace. Pack in and pack out. No (or limited) services at this camping area. Permit may be required.
PERMIT might be REQUIRED
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