Custer #1 Campground
Currently closed for the season. The campground opens June 15 and operates through fall. First-come, first-served only; no reservations accepted.
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…
Explosives and Exploding Target Order 04-2021-02
This order prohibits the use of explosives and exploding targets on National Forest System lands within the Intermountain Region.
About
Custer #1 Campground sits along the scenic Custer Motorway in the Salmon-Challis National Forest, positioned just above the historic townsite of Custer. This area was a thriving gold rush boom town during the late 1800s, and today the preserved townsite includes a museum that operates daily from 9 AM to 5 PM between Memorial Day and Labor Day. The campground offers six primitive sites, each equipped with a picnic table and fire ring with cooking grill. A vault toilet serves the campground, but there is no potable water available, so campers must bring their own supply. The sites can accommodate trailers and motorhomes up to 32 feet in length. Access is via Forest Road 013 from Highway 75 at the Sunbeam Dam overlook, approximately 11 miles up the Custer Motorway. The campground operates on a first-come, first-served basis with no reservations available.
Directions
From Stanley, drive 11 miles east on Highway 75 to the Sunbeam Dam overlook. Turn left onto Forest Road 013 and continue about 11 miles. The campground is on the left. From Challis, drive 42 miles west on Highway 75 to the Sunbeam Dam overlook, then turn right onto Forest Road 013 for about 11 miles.
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Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $5 |
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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