Big Bayhorse Campground
Closed for the season. Opens July 1 and operates through late September, weather and road conditions permitting. First-come, first-served with no reservations or fees.
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About
Big Bayhorse Campground is a remote, free primitive campground located at Big Bayhorse Lake in the Challis-Yankee Fork region of the Salmon-Challis National Forest. The high mountain setting provides excellent fishing opportunities in both the lake and nearby streams, along with access to hiking and ATV trails. Each campsite includes a picnic table and fire ring with cooking grill. Vault toilets are available within the campground, and a day-use picnic area is also on site. Boaters can use the boat launch and two docks, though only non-motorized watercraft are permitted on the lake. This is a pack-it-in, pack-it-out facility with no potable water or trash services. The access road via Forest Road 051 is narrow and steep, requiring extra caution. While trailers are allowed, the road is best suited for vehicles and RVs under 32 feet in length.
Directions
From Challis, Idaho, go approximately six miles east on Highway 75, turn right onto Forest Road 051 at the sign, and continue 7 miles to Big Bayhorse Lake. This dirt road is narrow and steep. From Stanley, take Bayhorse Road (Forest Road 051) off Highway 75, approximately 19 miles downriver from the Yankee Fork Work Center Office, past the old Bayhorse mining town.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $0 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 32ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 32ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (208) 756-5100 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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