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Established Camping

Joe T. Fallini Campground

Closed For the Season

This campground is closed for the season from October 2, 2024 through March 30, 2025.

Joe T. Fallini Campground is located near Challis, Idaho, surrounded by rugged terrain with mountains and valleys. The area experiences temperatures ranging from 20°F in winter to 85°F in summer. Campers can explore nearby attractions such as the Salmon River and the Land of the Yankee Fork State Park.

Description

Bureau of Land Management

Joe T. Fallini Recreation Site

Overview

The Joseph T. Fallini Campground, situated on the banks of the Mackay Reservoir, is the only recreational site in Challis Field Office that offers full RV hookups and features a diversity of other facilities. This scenic area has a gorgeous view of the Lost River Range and offers recreational opportunities such as boating in the summer and ice fishing in late winter. Mackay Reservoir offers a boat ramp providing access to the reservoir for jet skiing, water skiing and sailing . Other boat launches along the reservoir (and one downstream of the dam) are also available.

Recreation

Vistiors can engage in a variety of recreation opportunities including (ice) fishing, camping, picnicking, wildlife viewing, nature walking, boating, and star-gazing.

Natural Features

This site resides on the banks on Mackay Reservoir surrounded by the Lost River Range to the east and Knob Mountains to the west.

Nearby Attractions

Mackay Mine Hill Historical Self-Guided Tour Borah Peak Wilderness Study Area Borah Peak Trailhead Big Lost River Chilly Slough Wildlife Conservation Area Lost River Museum Craters of the Moon National Monument_ Lower Cedar Creek Waterfall

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (208) 879-6200.

Fee Info

This is fee site, and payment for camping and use of amenities is required. These fees stay with this recreation site and are used for enhancing and maintaining recreation facilities and opportunities.

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Location

Joe T. Fallini Campground is located in Idaho

Detail location of campground

Directions

North of Mackay, Idaho and south of Challis, Idaho. Travel north from Mackay on Highway 93 for approximately 6 miles. The site is on the west side of the highway and has a view of the spectacular Mt. McCaleb in the Lost River Range

Address

721 E Main Ave
Challis, ID 83226

Coordinates

43.961372 N
113.679516 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site
  • Walk-In
    Park in a lot, walk to your site.

Stay Connected

  • WiFi
    Good
  • Verizon
    Unknown
  • AT&T
    Unknown
  • T-Mobile
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Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)
  • Group

Features

For Campers

  • Trash
  • Drinking Water
  • Electric Hookups
  • Toilets
  • Pets
  • Fires

For Vehicles

  • Sanitary Dump
  • Water Hookups
  • 30 Amp Hookups
  • Big Rig Friendly

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Reviewed Jul. 2, 2021

Beautiful reservoir but always windy

The reservoir is great year round. Fun ice fishing in the winter and big enough for boating in the summer. Just beware that it is almost ALWAYS windy there. It’s great winter camping though because they still have power hook ups and open outhouses that are decently clean.

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  • Review photo of Joe T. Fallini Campground by Marlo A., July 2, 2021
  • Review photo of Joe T. Fallini Campground by Marlo A., July 2, 2021
Reviewed Sep. 5, 2020

Fabulous !

We enjoyed our stay here so much, we stayed an extra couple of days! This is a well-kept, well-designed BLM campground. Some spaces have shade trees, some do not. Many provide nice views of the lake. Sites are all paved as are the roads (no dust). They all have fire pits and picnic tables - some with shade covers. Lots of pull through sites. Each site has water and electricity. There is a RV dump within the campground. Can’t beat it for $14 per night! Our Verizon cellphone services wasn’t very good, but that’s my only complaint.

  • Review photo of Joe T. Fallini Campground by Melody M., September 5, 2020
  • Review photo of Joe T. Fallini Campground by Melody M., September 5, 2020

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Does Joe T. Fallini Campground have RV hookups?

    According to TheDyrt.com, Joe T. Fallini Campground has 30 amp electric hookups and water hookups.

  • Are fires allowed at Joe T. Fallini Campground?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Joe T. Fallini Campground, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

  • Does Joe T. Fallini Campground have wifi?

    No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Joe T. Fallini Campground does not have wifi.

  • How hard is it to get a campsite at Joe T. Fallini Campground?

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