Challis National Forest manages Thatcher Creek Campground, a small drive-in site in the mountains near Stanley, open from June 1 through September 15. Just five sites are available, with no camp host on-site. Amenities are minimal: a vault toilet, a hand water pump, and no dumpster, so campers need to pack out their trash. No cell signal has been reported on T-Mobile. Pets are not permitted. Lola Creek Campground, roughly three miles northwest, is an option for those needing different facilities.
Description
This campground is just off Highway 21, and tucked back into the trees, overlooking beautiful Capehorn meadows. Walk across the street to overlook a marshy wetland, a hangout for breakfasting moose, elk, and a variety of birds. Each of the 5 sites is equipped with picnic tables and fire rings with cooking grills. The campground accommodates trailers and motorhomes up to 32 feet and has vault toilets and hand pumps for drinking water. Although there are no full hookups, the campground will fit trailers and RV's up to 32 feet long.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsThatcher Creek Campground is located in Idaho near Stanley
Public CampgroundDirections
From Stanley:15 miles NW of Stanley on Highway 21, on west side of Highway.From Boise:Approximately 117 miles NE on Highway 21 towards Stanley. Campground is on the right.
Coordinates
44.368177 N
115.145376 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
Drive Time
- 2 hrs 18 min from Boise, ID
- 3 hrs 41 min from Idaho Falls, ID
- 3 hrs 52 min from Twin Falls, ID
- 5 hrs 22 min from Lewiston, ID
