Best Glamping near Salmon-Challis National Forest

Salmon-Challis National Forest, ID is a great camping destination for adventurers of all types. There are tons of hikes and other fun activities to partake in, as well as sights to see and explore. Ready to plan your adventure? Check out our campgrounds near Salmon-Challis National Forest and user-submitted reviews.

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Best Glamping Sites Near Salmon-Challis National Forest (11)

    1. Custer #1 Campground

    2 Reviews
    Clayton, ID
    17 miles
    Website

    "Tables and fire pits in each one & 4/6 have shade.

    One pit toilet which was very clean during my visit.

    I pulled in on a Saturday @ 6pm and only one spot was taken so lucky me."

    "Really cool massive boulders are in and around the campground, and even though it is along the pass and near a beautiful gorge, you really can’t see anything beyond the campground due to the terrain."

    2. Mill Creek

    1 Review
    Challis, ID
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (208) 879-4321

    "The two vault toilets were clean and stocked with TP. The campground was spotless. My top sites of choice are sites 2 and 3 because of the shade and proximity to the creek."

    3. Salmon River Campground

    12 Reviews
    Stanley, ID
    29 miles
    Website

    "The river side is nice with campsites close to the river while the other side is just a street crossing away. Both are very similar otherwise. "

    "Primitive campsite near the river. Vault toilets were kept clean. Fire pits."

    4. Flat Rock Campground

    2 Reviews
    Stanley, ID
    25 miles
    Website
    +1 (208) 838-3300

    "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."

    "Close to hwy20. Convenient but you can hear the traffic. Camp host Denny was great guy. Ask him about his impala."

    5. Deadman Hole

    3 Reviews
    Clayton, ID
    28 miles
    Website
    +1 (208) 879-6200

    " Though this campground sits along the highway it is easier to tolerate noise when its free! 

    The campground loop is gravel and has “pull next to” (bump out?)"

    "Pros: *Views for miles *Steps from the Salmon River *Boat launch for rafting,kayaking,fishing *Covered picnic table *Generous spacing between sites *Serious star gazing opportunities

    • Easy drive to Challis"

    6. Riverside

    2 Reviews
    Stanley, ID
    28 miles
    Website

    "The rest are on the other side of the highway. It has several bathrooms and dumpsters, at least one on each side of the highway. Site 15 was were I ended up."

    7. Bull Trout Lake Campground

    6 Reviews
    Stanley, ID
    38 miles
    Website
    +1 (208) 259-3361

    $15 - $75 / night

    "We were originally booking in an equestrian site but we don't own horses the camp host left us a little sticky note (there is not cell service) on the fence when we arrived to let us know that our campsite"

    "However, it was within walking distance of the water for swimming and fishing.

    Also VERY clean toilets!

    Other than it was hot mid-day, it was beautiful, plus an amazing hiking trail is close too."

    8. Bench Creek Campground

    2 Reviews
    Stanley, ID
    36 miles
    Website
    +1 (208) 838-2201

    "Up near the top of the pass is Bench Creek campground. There are only 6 sites on this lollipop loop, all on the non-highway side. But you can hear the highway from everywhere in the campground."

    "Close to the road so you get a little road noise. Nice small quiet campground. Wasn’t to busy when visited. Got starlink but no Verizon service. Clean sites and nicely paved."

    9. Point

    2 Reviews
    Stanley, ID
    37 miles
    Website
    +1 (208) 727-5000

    "On one of the most beloved and popular lakes in the Sawtooth. Redfish Lake. Gorgeous views. Any kind of water sports you crave. Backpacking destination trails. Short or long hiking. Biking."

    "This site was excellent as it offers both spots for vehicles as well as a tent only area where the sites are walk-in."

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  • Annie C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 31, 2021

    Bench Creek Campground

    Quiet but no services

    Up near the top of the pass is Bench Creek campground. There are only 6 sites on this lollipop loop, all on the non-highway side. But you can hear the highway from everywhere in the campground. Sites 2, 3, and 4 back up nicely to the creek. Vault toilet but no water or trash, so pack in pack out. Across the highway are some OHV trails, so you will also get some of that noise in the day. Every site has the standard picnic table and fire pit, but fire season is real, so maybe skip the fire.

  • Laura M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 18, 2022

    Salmon River Campground

    River and Road

     Right off of Hwy 75 you’ll find this first come first serve campground that has camping on either side of the road. The river side is currently closed for revegetation, erosion control, and habitat restoration. The other side is open. The river side is nice with campsites close to the river while the other side is just a street crossing away. Both are very similar otherwise. 

    Dusty gravel roads will loop you through the campground. The sites themselves are dirt and gravel with mostly level parking areas and each site varies in length. We would fit in many of them in our 26' Class C but larger rigs may have a problem. Each site has fire pit and picnic table. There are pit toilets and hand pump water available as well. There is a dumpster for trash but no recycling. There are no bear boxes so store food appropriately as bears are common in this area. 

    Road noise is an issue during the day as the campgrounds sit very close to the highway, but it dies down at night. Only 2 other campers there when we went.

    $18/night 

    Fire restrictions in effect at this time so NO FIRES 

    No cell reception ATT, Verizon or TMobile

  • Laura M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Nov. 2, 2021

    Deadman Hole

    FREE BLM Campground

     Though this campground sits along the highway it is easier to tolerate noise when its free! 

    The campground loop is gravel and has “pull next to” (bump out?) type sites with covered picnic table and a fire pit. There are also pit toilets and a hand pump water spigot. There is also a boat ramp and a day use area. 

    The river is very shallow and the bank is quite muddy -- our little dog sank up to her belly. 

    No privacy here and lots of road noise but you get to see the river and the meandering cows across the river. 

    Did not see any wildlife unless you count the swarms of tiny bugs of the variety that squeeze their little bug bodies through your screens. 

    Zero cell reception ATT, verizon or TMobile. The WeBoost was able to give us bars of LTE but still was not very usable.

    Good for an overnight but not much around to keep us occupied for anything longer.

  • Mine
    Aug. 5, 2021

    Salmon River Campground

    Near Boat Box Hot Springs and the Salmon River

    Primitive campsite near the river. Vault toilets were kept clean. Fire pits.

  • Alex S.
    Jul. 20, 2021

    Custer #1 Campground

    Small and just right

    $5 a night but only 6 pull in spots to choose from with all being about the same as far as benefits. Tables and fire pits in each one & 4/6 have shade.

    One pit toilet which was very clean during my visit.

    I pulled in on a Saturday @ 6pm and only one spot was taken so lucky me.

    NO cell service whatsoever here either(AT&T)

    Location works for exploring the local areas up and down the fork

  • N
    Sep. 4, 2022

    Bull Trout Lake Campground

    Wonderful Hidden Gem

    This campsite was a little slice of heaven, I honestly contemplated reviewing it because it want to keep this gem hidden. We were originally booking in an equestrian site but we don't own horses the camp host left us a little sticky note (there is not cell service) on the fence when we arrived to let us know that our campsite had been moved. We drove down the dirt road a little more and went to our new site, as well pulled up we were greated with the best lake view and a massive campsite. There isn't that many amenities at this campsite, it's a pack in pack our but there is a dumpster and vault toilets one for every I'd say 8 or 9 sites. The views were the best part, the camp hosts were kind and frequently driving through to make sure we are ok. They do sell wood bundles for $5 which was great because we ran out of wood multiple time and driving to Stanley they wanted $13 a bundle. This is now our favorite campsite and we will for sure be back!

  • Nancy C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 8, 2021

    Deadman Hole

    A little slice of paradise on the Salmon River

    Pros: *Views for miles *Steps from the Salmon River *Boat launch for rafting,kayaking,fishing *Covered picnic table *Generous spacing between sites *Serious star gazing opportunities

    • Easy drive to Challis for supplies

    Cons: *No shade *Close to road, so some road noise.

    • No services, except a vault toilet, but with views like this, who cares.

    Pros out weigh the cons for us. 2 thumbs up.

  • K
    Jun. 30, 2021

    Bull Trout Lake Campground

    Snug in the mountains and cozy

    This is a first come first serve for tent camping, and we grabbed the last spot on this trip. However, it was within walking distance of the water for swimming and fishing.

    Also VERY clean toilets!

    Other than it was hot mid-day, it was beautiful, plus an amazing hiking trail is close too.

  • Annie C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 29, 2021

    Mill Creek

    Adventure Road camping

    Small and up in the mountains, this campground has 9 first come sites with about half backing to the creek and the other half to the trees on the lollipop loop. The only sounds I heard while there were the wind in the pines, birds, one large group of OHV’ers, and the very infrequent truck going by out on the Adventure Road. Some of those trucks belonged to the road crew who were grading the road on this side of the pass. They kicked up a bunch of dust, but it blew away quickly. The two vault toilets were clean and stocked with TP. The campground was spotless. My top sites of choice are sites 2 and 3 because of the shade and proximity to the creek. Site 3 is closer to the vault toilet and the working water pump. There is also a nice day use group picnic site. Just down the road less than a mile is the foundation of the former Greenwood Ststion, a stagecoach stop on the road.


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