Best RV Parks near Challis, ID

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Best RV Sites Near Challis, ID (72)

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    1. Round Valley RV Park

    3 Reviews
    5 Photos
    6 Saves
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • RVs
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    2. Stanley RV + camp

    6 Reviews
    42 Photos
    35 Saves
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • Cabins

    $50 / night

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    3. Century 2 Campground & RV Park

    1 Review
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    16 Saves
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    • Phone Service
    • ADA Access
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      4. Elk Bend RV Park

      4 Reviews
      11 Saves
      • Pets
      • Electric Hookups
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      • Tents
      • Market
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        5. Pioneer Motel & RV Park

        1 Review
        • Pets
        • Electric Hookups
        • RVs
        • Tents
        • WiFi
        • Toilets
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        6. Mountains Hideaway Campground

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        Minimalist Oasis: Dry Camping Haven

        Tucked away behind the quaint Off the Beaten Path Saddlery, this minimalist dry camping spot offers a unique escape.

        Here’s what you can expect:

        • **Simplicity Defined: **Leave behind the noise and distractions. This property is a blank canvas for your outdoor adventure.
        • Open Skies: With an unobstructed view, the vast sky becomes your companion. Stargazing enthusiasts, rejoice!
        • Urban Convenience: Just steps away from the locally owned store, you’ll have easy access to essentials. During store hours, you can use the store bathroom. Chat with friendly faces while you’re there!
        • Concrete Camping: No campfires here, but you’ll have a solid base for your setup. Bring your portable stove and enjoy meals under the open sky.
        • **Pet-Friendly: **Your furry friends are welcome. They’ll appreciate the simplicity and space.

        Additional Amenities:

        • **Portable Toilet: **Available round-the-clock.
        • Shower Use: Accessible for a $5 fee, with a $1 towel rental (available during store hours, not suitable for wheelchair users).
        • Potable Water

        Local Features:

        • Salmon River: Explore the nearby Salmon River, known for its pristine waters and excellent fishing opportunities. Cast your line and reel in the catch of the day!
        • **Sacajawea Center: **Immerse yourself in local history and culture at the Sacajawea Center. Learn about the Lewis and Clark Expedition and the remarkable journey of Sacajawea.
        • **Rafting Adventures: **For thrill-seekers, nearby rafting excursions await. Navigate the rapids and feel the rush of adrenaline as you conquer the river.
        • **Local Hot Springs: **After a day of outdoor exploration, unwind in the soothing embrace of local hot springs. Let the warm waters rejuvenate your body and soul.
        • **Fishing Spots: **Beyond the Salmon River, discover hidden fishing spots in the surrounding wilderness. Whether you prefer fly fishing or spin casting, there’s a spot for every angler.
        • Hiking Trails: Lace up your hiking boots and hit the trails. Explore the rugged terrain, breathe in the fresh mountain air, and discover hidden vistas.

        **Remember: **This property does not offer water or electrical hookups. Pack light, embrace the simplicity, and create your own adventure.

        Inquire about our monthly rates (which includes complimentary shower use)!

        **Secure your spot today and experience the beauty of minimalism! **🌄🏕️

        • Pets
        • Phone Service
        • Reservable
        • RVs
        • Tents
        • Standard (Tent/RV)

        $25 / night

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          7. Challis Golf Course RV Park

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          • Picnic Table
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          9. Challis Hot Springs

          9 Reviews
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          53 Saves
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          10. The Sawmill Station

          2 Reviews
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          2 Saves

          We are an OHV & ATV friendly RV Park located in a remote part of the Salmon River country of central Idaho, in the heart of one of the best trail networks in the country. This area is second-to-none in terms of sportsman's and OHV recreational activities. We offer the following amenities: ​

          • Electric Hookups
          • Reservable
          • RVs
          • Cabins
          • Market
          • Trash

          $30 / night

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        Recent RV Reviews In Challis

        229 Reviews of 72 Challis Campgrounds


        • Fred S.The Dyrt PRO User
          Camper-submitted photo from Casino Creek Campground
          Nov. 1, 2024

          Casino Creek Campground

          Access to excellent trails

          Camped in site #15 on Sept 27, 2024. Paid $10 with senior pass. Nothing remarkable about the campground itself, but the trails leading out of the campground are really good. There is access to the Salmon River at the end of the campground road for bank/fly fishing; caught a nice rainbow trout. Sites along the river appear larger than those backing up to the hill. The river side sites are open sky, good for solar recharging and Starlink. The sites across the road have partial shade. There were a few pull-thrus; otherwise, back-ins. Campground is popular for OHV enthusiasts and hikers. Most sites are close to the dusty campground road. Vault toilet was not quite clean, although it was at the end of the summer season. There is a hand water pump. Site 15 is a small, almost level site with a pea gravel surface; it appeared to have a tent pad at the rear. This site has a table and metal fire ring. There is road noise from highway 75 across the river. It was very busy here during our stay, probably because forest service campgrounds west of Stanley were closed due to wildfires. There were a lot of drive-bys on the campground road. Nearby travel trailers with large noisy families kind of ruined the ambiance of this small campground; did not respect quiet hours. Campground probably okay for an overnight stay, fly fishing on the Salmon River or for accessing the trailheads. Overall, I did not enjoy camping here. I did, however, enjoyed hiking and fishing here. I am not likely to camp here again.

        • UThe Dyrt PRO User
          Camper-submitted photo from Watts Bridge Campground
          Oct. 17, 2024

          Watts Bridge Campground

          Okay site on Salmon River--HOT in July

          Simple campground along Salmon River--beautiful setting, with maybe 5 spaces, not all of which are marked well but do have picnic tables to indicate. Also a vault toilet at loop campground. Buggy, even with river flowing and slight wind. Free, which is nice. Can hear US93 traffic, but not bad considering neighbor ran generator which drowned out some noise.

        • bThe Dyrt PRO User
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          Oct. 11, 2024

          Decker Flats Dispersed

          Nice place close to great trailheads

          I enjoyed my 2 night stay here. I pitched a tent however it was quite windy due to it being an open area so just stake your tent down well. I had a spot right beside the salmon river and was able to access this campsite via my Honda Accord vehicle.

        • Marley F.The Dyrt PRO User
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          Oct. 10, 2024

          Iron Creek Campground

          Peaceful

          My husband and I came to this spot with our 28ft trailer, luckily we were able to squeeze in. Lots of spots to choose from too. The campsites were clean and very peaceful place to camp for a few nights.

        • bThe Dyrt PRO User
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          Oct. 5, 2024

          Decker Flats Dispersed

          Very nice stay close to the Sawtooth mountains

          This was a great stay. I found a place to pitch a tent right beside the river. There seemed to be plenty of spots some vacant at times. It was close to Highway 75 but did get some traffic noise but the river drowned most of it out. Would stay here again!

        • Ben H.
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          Sep. 4, 2024

          Deadman Hole Dispersed

          Simple

          Stayed here for two nights. The first night I have the whole area to myself. The second night there was two other campers. Doesn't seem to be super popular or high in demand. So finding a spot shouldn't be a problem. There was about six or more parking/camping areas. No Wi-Fi or Verizon signal. There is a toilet available. Access to the river as well.

        • Jessie C.The Dyrt PRO User
          Camper-submitted photo from Iron Creek Campground
          Jul. 24, 2024

          Iron Creek Campground

          Absolutely Beautiful!

          We stayed at this campground initially because it was right at the trailhead for the hike to Goat Lake. We got there around 5 and there were still plenty of sites available. It was pretty buggy, but it’s right next to a creek, so that’s what you expect. It was quiet and the sound of the creek made it easy to sleep after a long day.

        • Angie R.The Dyrt PRO User
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          Jul. 12, 2024

          Century 2 Campground & RV Park

          Amazing Management Nice Location

          The management is absolutely incredible! This place is perfect. Access to river to look at great! Renamed to Andreas on the River.

          The management helped us get in and made sure we were good. Super 5 stars! Great location near River for rafting. (30 min drive)

          The other visitors are a little opinionated and like to share their opinions on your RV.

          Super loved it all day! Stay there!

          Dog park area is not fenced in. Nice place for them to do business.

        • eThe Dyrt PRO User
          Camper-submitted photo from Pettit Lake Campground
          Jun. 28, 2024

          Pettit Lake Campground

          Fantastic location - super full

          We drove in on a late Thursday night, June 27th, to find the entire campground packed, and even struggled to find a dispersed camping site nearby. It's a great spot, but for it being a Thursday night, expected to find a bit more available.

        • Adrian J.The Dyrt PRO User
          Camper-submitted photo from Petit Lake Dispersed Camping
          Jun. 5, 2024

          Petit Lake Dispersed Camping

          Alone on a stream,

          There are many sites up until the dead-end about 1.5 miles from the pay campground.  I camped up on the stream.  Great boondocking was here for a week. The road is in great shape. A couple of big rocks here and there.  Plenty of places to do a 3-point turnaround with any rig.

          No cell coverage.  Got ok starlink between trees.

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          Camper-submitted photo from Petit Lake Dispersed Camping
          May. 13, 2024

          Petit Lake Dispersed Camping

          Beautiful Area

          This area just up the road from the campground offers lots of dispersed camping.  There are many established sites, some with fire rings, any car can make it.

          Visited August 17-18, 2023 (adding reviews for past camp sites before I knew of the dyrt)

        • SThe Dyrt PRO User
          Camper-submitted photo from Watts Bridge Campground
          May. 9, 2024

          Watts Bridge Campground

          Overnight with dogs

          Pulled over mid day to spend the afternoon and night. We took the second to last spot on the river side. Arrived at noon on a Tuesday, departed at 8am next day and were the only campers. Very easy river access from site, but water is moving quickly. We walked to the other side of the bridge and let our dogs jump in where the water was calmer. Overall really clean and well maintained space. The only thing that will prevent us from coming back is the cottonwood tree droppings. They’re everywhere and very sticky, so if you have long haired dogs, it’s a nightmare to get them out.

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          Camper-submitted photo from Murdock Creek Dispersed
          Aug. 27, 2023

          Murdock Creek Dispersed

          Quiet spot near Ketchum

          This is a fee based campground with a host that offers a first come first serve camping experience. We got in late in the day and were happy to find a spot. The ground was a bit limited for tent camping but we ended with a great location near moving water. The sound of water created a very serene environment for rest. The real treat came when we saw the beauty of the night sky unencumbered by city lights; the Milky Way was on full display.

        • Greg B.The Dyrt PRO User
          Camper-submitted photo from Challis Hot Springs
          Aug. 15, 2023

          Challis Hot Springs

          What a GORGEOUS place!!

          After riding ID75, it was time to find camp. Sure there are a bazillion to choose from along the highway, but I wanted to soak in the highly reviewed waters. I was NOT disappointed!!! Beautiful lawn, one of the freshest hot springs I’ve visited, and great campers. Side not: this place was recently purchased/handed over to the Idaho State Parks system.

        • Zach P.The Dyrt PRO User
          Camper-submitted photo from Flat Rock Campground
          Aug. 14, 2023

          Flat Rock Campground

          Nice campground

          Nice clean campground. Only issue you did have some road noise since it’s right on the road. Picked up starlink service but no Verizon signal. Campground was pretty quiet not busy at all.

        • ShayLee C.
          Camper-submitted photo from Meadow Lake Campground
          Aug. 10, 2023

          Meadow Lake Campground

          Amazing views!

          It’s a long uphill drive on a narrow road to get there but it’s worth it! Each camp site is nice with plenty of space, fire pit and tent site. We took our chances on a Wednesday night in mid August and got lucky. Two sites were still open. With the drive and location we were surprised how many people were there but it was still very quiet and peaceful. The lake is beautiful and would be fun to kayak or paddle board on. We did some hiking up the trails to look over the campsite and the lake but did not take the full trail. Bathrooms were very clean and well stocked.

        • Molly Y.
          Camper-submitted photo from Mountain Village Resort
          Aug. 9, 2023

          Mountain Village Resort

          Crowded Camping in the Heart of Small Mountain Town

          We stayed at the campsites at Mountain Village Resort after backpacking the Alice-Toxaway Loop. The staff was amazing but the campsites are not individual/numbered you just find a spot on the grass. There were multiple weddings happening and it was very loud (yelling, music) until about 1:30 am. The hot spring tub was a highlight and the views were amazing! The resort bar had delicious food and the bakery in town was amazing. I would have rated this site higher if it wasn’t so loud. It also would have been nice to have fire pits.

        • tThe Dyrt PRO User
          Camper-submitted photo from Big Lost River Dispersed
          Aug. 7, 2023

          Big Lost River Dispersed

          Surprisingly easy access. Clean and ADA accessible

          I selected this campground after missing out on a nearby first come first serve that was fully booked. I am just thrilled with the campsites and cleanliness of the pit toilets and nearby stream and fishing.

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          Jul. 24, 2023

          Williams Lake Campground

          Just what I was looking for!!

          This camp site was great. We visited the lake that was maybe 5 minutes away from the sites and swam out to a little island to cliff jump! It was a beautiful and well kept site. I would definitely recommend taking a reliable car because the road is a little difficult to the sites, but worth it.

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          Camper-submitted photo from Pettit Lake Campground
          Jul. 18, 2023

          Pettit Lake Campground

          The Best Experience at a Campground

          I arrived July 3rd, the first of a group of 8 ladies from Salt Lake City, UT. Driving up to the campground I was in awe by the views of the mountains, the streams, rivers, lakes, and campground.

          As soon as I drove into the campground the host, Kelly greeted me with a huge smile and willingness to find me the perfect spot for me and the ladies.

          Never in all of my camping experiences have I ever had a host that is not only 100% invested in his grounds but as well as his guests. I watched him closely. He knew all of the names throughout the campground. He would stop and visit multiple times to check on us. We connected and he is a friend for life now.

          He kept his campground spotless. When I got there my spot was beautifully raked. It was amazing. He is amazing.

          If you have the choice between any lakes in this area, you need to choose this one!!

          Thank you Kelly for making our trip so amazing and memorable! You are the best!!! You truly are an awesome guy!

        • Greg L.The Dyrt PRO User
          Camper-submitted photo from Elk Creek Campground (sawtooth Nf)
          Jun. 29, 2023

          Elk Creek Campground (sawtooth Nf)

          Open sunny group area

          Bring your own shaded to this exposed small group area. The other two reviews on this site were about a diff campground entirely. This group area is $100 nite and has two small sites, limited shade. Vault toilet, dumpsters, and a hand pump water that looks to be hard iron stained. No cell signal. Note that Sheep Trail group area a couple miles away is a much much better camp, imo

        • Greg L.The Dyrt PRO User
          Camper-submitted photo from Sheep Trail Group Campground
          Jun. 29, 2023

          Sheep Trail Group Campground

          Nice group area

          Very nice shaded group area. 4 # sites but it is likely used by one group at a time using all 4 sites. Vault toilet, dumpster and hand pump water. Only issue is noise from the close hwy. No cell on TMobile. 10 mi to Stanley for supplies and gas. No RV dump or full hookups.

        • Greg L.The Dyrt PRO User
          Camper-submitted photo from Lola Creek Campground
          Jun. 26, 2023

          Lola Creek Campground

          Nice small cg

          Shaded CG next to wilderness. 21sitea, three vault toilets, dumpsters, one hand water pump. No host. $10/$5 senior, 14d limit. Too shady for good solar or Starlink use by me! Sites are small and not suited for large TT or Rvs. CG road is narrow. No cell service TMobile.



        Guide to Challis

        Camping near Challis, Idaho, offers a mix of stunning scenery and outdoor adventures. Whether you're looking to fish, hike, or just relax by the river, there are plenty of campgrounds to choose from.

        What to do:

        • Fishing: The Salmon River is a prime spot for fishing. Campers at Salmon River Campground rave about the fishing opportunities, with one reviewer noting, "The other is fishing. The other is that you are fairly close to Boat Box Hot Springs."
        • Hiking: Explore the nearby trails in the Sawtooth National Forest. A visitor at Mormon Bend Campground mentioned, "Camping, fishing, hiking, rafting, kayaking and natural hot springs close by, all within the stunning Sawtooth Mountains!"
        • Hot Springs: Relax in the natural hot springs. A camper at Challis Hot Springs shared, "This place is a true gem. Getting to experience hot springs without hiking to them is so nice."

        What campers like:

        • Scenic Views: Campers love the beautiful landscapes. One reviewer at Casino Creek Campground said, "This was a quiet place across the river from the main road. Clean and well kept."
        • Clean Facilities: Many campgrounds are noted for their cleanliness. A visitor at Blind Creek Campground remarked, "Restrooms were in quite good shape and all but one site was taken."
        • Peaceful Atmosphere: Campers appreciate the tranquility. A reviewer at Elk Bend RV Park stated, "We stayed two nights in this delightful peaceful campground."

        What you should know:

        • Limited Amenities: Some campgrounds have basic facilities. A camper at Camp Creek BLM Camping noted, "Fully dispersed no services, no cell signal (verizon)."
        • Road Noise: Expect some noise from nearby highways. A visitor at Mormon Bend Campground mentioned, "Being right on the highway with minimal trees to block some noise the road noise was constant."
        • First-Come, First-Serve: Many campgrounds operate on a first-come, first-serve basis. A reviewer at Bayhorse Recreation Site said, "Try and get a site on the river side as some have access to the water."

        Tips for camping with families:

        • Choose Family-Friendly Campgrounds: Look for sites with space for kids to play. A camper at Challis Hot Springs mentioned, "The staff are friendly and accommodating. Such a peaceful spot."
        • Plan for Activities: Bring games or outdoor gear. A visitor at Casino Creek Campground suggested, "There are plenty of trails for various activities for this place: Hiking, Biking, Horseback riding, ATV use, and Fishing."
        • Pack Snacks: Keep everyone fueled for adventures. A camper at Salmon River Campground noted, "Cleanest vault toilets ever. Asphalt roads and sites in good condition."

        Tips from RVers:

        • Check Site Sizes: Make sure your RV fits the site. A reviewer at Big Bayhorse said, "The road can be a bit sketchy in spots but all in all not completely difficult."
        • Bring Extra Water: Some campgrounds lack water access. A camper at Camp Creek BLM Camping advised, "Bring your own or filter from the river."
        • Watch for Wildlife: Keep an eye out for animals. A visitor at Blind Creek Campground shared, "We saw beavers catching fish, deer, chipmunks eating wild currants and rainbow trout."

        Camping near Challis, Idaho, offers a unique blend of nature and adventure. With the right preparation, you can enjoy everything this beautiful area has to offer.

        Frequently Asked Questions

        • Which is the most popular RV campsite near Challis, ID?

          According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular RV campground near Challis, ID is Round Valley RV Park with a 4.7-star rating from 3 reviews.

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