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Pole Flat Campground

Pole Flat Campground is located in the Salmon-Challis National Forest, surrounded by forested terrain. Temperatures can range from lows in the 30s Fahrenheit in spring and fall to highs in the 80s during summer. Nearby attractions include the Salmon River and the Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness, offering opportunities for hiking and fishing.

Description

National Forest

Salmon-Challis National Forest

This campground is away from the main road and up the hill overlooking the river and the dredge ponds. Campsites include picnic tables tent pads fire rings with cooking grills. Campground amenities include a vault toilet and drinking water. Sites accommodate trailers and motorhomes up to 32 feet long.

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Location

Pole Flat Campground is located in Idaho

Detail location of campground

Directions

From Stanley:Drive 11 miles east on Highway 75 to the Sunbeam Dam overlook. Turn left onto forest road #013 for about 3 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 3 miles. Campground is on the right.

Coordinates

44.303789 N
114.719457 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site

Stay Connected

  • WiFi
    Unknown
  • Verizon
    Available
  • AT&T
    Good
  • T-Mobile
    Available

Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites

Features

For Campers

  • Drinking Water
  • Toilets

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1 Review

Reviewed Jun. 24, 2022

Good base camp for activities

A Ranger in Challis told us about Pole Flat CG. We were looking for a small campground near, but not on the Salmon river, and off the main road.

There are 10 sites spaced nicely around a loop road. The CG is near the road to Custer but not on it so traffic noise is minimal.

All 10 sites are decent sized. Sites 5 and site 7 are deep and should accommodate large 5th Wheel TB’s and such. To access these two sites bear left coming into the CG. For most of the other sites bear right on the CG road.

The vault has men’s and women’s sides and appears to be recently painted. It was clean and well kept when we visited. There are two water pump jacks. Only the jack behind site 1 was working during our stay.

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  • Review photo of Pole Flat Campground by Steve W., June 24, 2022
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Does Pole Flat Campground have wifi?

    No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Pole Flat Campground does not have wifi.