Custer #1 Campground

Closed — Closed for the season. Typically opens mid-June and operates through early fall. First-come, first-served only; no reservations accepted.

About

Located along the scenic Custer Motorway in the Salmon-Challis National Forest, Custer #1 Campground provides a rustic base camp for exploring Idaho's historic mining country. The campground sits just above the ghost town of Custer, a boom town during the late 1800s gold rush era. Visitors can tour the Custer Museum, which is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. from Memorial Day through Labor Day, and explore the nearby Yankee Fork Gold Dredge. The campground features 6 campsites, each equipped with a picnic table and fire ring with cooking grill. A vault toilet is provided, but campers must bring their own water as no potable water is available on-site. The campground can accommodate trailers and motorhomes up to 32 feet long and operates on a first-come, first-served basis with no reservations accepted. The Custer Motorway provides access to excellent fishing opportunities along the Yankee Fork of the Salmon River. The remote location offers a quiet camping experience surrounded by the rugged mountains of central Idaho. The area is rich in mining history, with interpretive sites and historic structures scattered throughout the region.

Directions

From Stanley: Drive 11 miles east on Highway 75 to the Sunbeam Dam overlook. Turn left onto Forest Road 013 for about 11 miles. Campground is on the left. From Challis: Drive 42 miles west on Highway 75 to the Sunbeam Dam overlook. Turn right onto Forest Road 013 for about 11 miles. Campground is on the left.

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