Blind Creek Campground

Closed — Closed for the season. Typically operates June through September. The campground is first-come, first-served with no advance reservations.

About

Blind Creek Campground sits along the Yankee Fork of the Salmon River, marking the beginning of several camping opportunities in this historic mining canyon. The campground features 5 sites suitable for RVs up to 32 feet, each equipped with picnic tables and fire rings with cooking grills. The Yankee Fork provides excellent fishing for rainbow trout, making this a popular spot for anglers. The campground serves as an ideal base for exploring the rich gold mining history of the area. Visitors can tour the nearby ghost town of Custer, explore the Yankee Fork Gold Dredge, and drive the scenic Custer Motorway. The Land of the Yankee Fork Interpretive Center, located south of Challis, offers additional historical context for the region's mining heritage. This is a basic, rustic campground with vault toilets and no potable water, so campers must bring their own water supply. The campground operates on a first-come, first-served basis with no advance reservations. Sites are available for just $5 per night, with Senior and Access pass holders receiving a 50% discount.

Directions

From Stanley, drive 11 miles east on Highway 75 to the Sunbeam Dam overlook. Turn left onto Forest Road 013 (Yankee Fork Road) and continue for about one mile. Campground is on the right.

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