Bonanza Ccc Group Campground
Currently closed for the season. Opens Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day. Reservations required via Recreation.gov; walk-in camping not available. Graduated fee schedule based on group size.
Flood Watch issued September 18 at 10:30AM MDT until September 19 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Pocatello ID
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...Portions of central, eastern, and southeast Idaho, including the following areas, in central Idaho, Challis/Pahsimeroi Valleys, Frank Church Wilderness, Lost River Valley, Sawtooth/Stanley Basin, Sun Valley Region and Wood River Foothills. In eastern Idaho, Beaverhead - Lemhi Highlands, Big Hole Mountains, Centennial Mountains - Island Park and Teton Valley. In southeast Idaho, Arco/Mud Lake Desert, Bear Lake Valley, Bear River Range, Blackfoot Mountains, Caribou Range, Franklin/Eastern Oneida Region, Lower Snake River Plain and Marsh and Arbon Highlands. * WHEN...Through this evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Storm drains and ditches may become clogged with debris. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Heavy rainfall from thunderstorms is expected through this evening across central and eastern Idaho. Rainfall amounts in excess of 0.50" are possible, leading to flooding within burn scars, steep terrain, and urban areas. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Weed Free Hay Order 04-2021-03
Prohibited by this order: Possessing, storing, or transporting non-pelletized hay, straw, or mulch in the Intermountain Region, unless it is certified as weed free by the state where the product originated.
Fireworks and Spark Arrestor Order 04-2021-01
Prohibited by this order: Possessing, discharging, or using any kind of firework or other pyrotechnic device. 36 CFR §261.52(t)Operating or using any internal or external combustion engine without a spark arresting device properly installed, maintained and in effective working order as described…
About
Bonanza CCC Group Campground occupies a beautiful valley setting near the Yankee Fork of the Salmon River in the Salmon-Challis National Forest. Lodgepole pines are scattered throughout, providing limited shade, and summer wildflowers are abundant. The campground features 12 camp spurs averaging 45-50 feet deep, a central gathering area, two large fire rings in the group area, plus individual fire rings with cooking grills and picnic tables at each spur. Potable water is supplied by a spring on site. The Yankee Fork drainage has a rich mining history easily accessible from the campground. Within a mile lies the ghost town of Bonanza, and two miles further is Custer. The Yankee Fork Gold Dredge towers over the stream near Custer, with interpretive tours offered Memorial Day through Labor Day. Sunbeam Dam site, nine miles down the canyon, provides interpretive information about the only dam ever built on the Salmon River. Recreation opportunities abound with excellent fishing for rainbow trout, cutthroat trout, and whitefish in the Yankee Fork. Multiple trails crisscross the area, including West Fork of Yankee Fork, Crimson Lake Trail, and Lightning Creek Trail, all with trailheads near the campground.
Directions
From Highway 75, turn onto Yankee Fork Road (Forest Road 013) at Sunbeam Dam overlook. Travel approximately seven miles north on Yankee Fork Road and turn left at the Bonanza Guard Station onto Forest Road 074. Continue for approximately half a mile to the campground.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $35 - $100 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 45ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 45ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | Yes |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (208) 879-4100 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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