Flat Rock Campground
The campground opens June 1st for the season. First-come, first-served; no reservations. Fee is $10 per night.
Red Flag Warning issued August 9 at 9:37PM MDT until August 10 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Pocatello ID
The National Weather Service in Pocatello has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from 2 PM to 9 PM MDT Monday. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zones 475 and 476. * WIND...West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * HUMIDITY...As low as 10 percent. * IMPACTS...Wind reaching these speeds and humidity drier than 15 percent can result in rapid fire spread and extreme wildfire intensity.
Air Quality Alert issued August 7 at 1:13PM MDT by NWS Pocatello ID
AQAPIH * WHAT...Air Quality Advisory because of degraded air quality. Air Quality Index is forecast to degrade from Moderate to Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups. * WHERE...Custer County. * WHEN...Through 3 PM Monday, August 10th. * IMPACTS...Members of sensitive groups may experience health effects. The general public is less likely to be affected.
About
Flat Rock Campground sits at approximately 6,100 feet elevation along the scenic Yankee Fork of the Salmon River in the Salmon-Challis National Forest. This small, rustic campground offers 6 individual sites, each equipped with a picnic table and fire pit with cooking grill. A vault toilet and hand pump provide basic amenities, but there are no hookups or developed facilities. The campground serves as an excellent base for exploring the historic Yankee Fork mining district. Rainbow trout fishing is accessible directly from camp along the river. Interpretive and historical tours of the surrounding area showcase remnants of Idaho's gold rush era, including the ghost town of Custer and the Yankee Fork Gold Dredge. The setting is peaceful and uncrowded, ideal for campers seeking a quieter forest experience.
Directions
From Stanley: Drive 11 miles east on Highway 75 to the Sunbeam Dam overlook. Turn left onto Forest Road #013 and continue approximately 2 miles. From Challis: Drive 42 miles west on Highway 75 to the Sunbeam Dam overlook. Turn right onto Forest Road #013 for approximately 2 miles.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $10 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 32ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 32ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| USFS Flat Rock Campground |
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