Josephus Lake Trailhead
Closed for the season. Opens July 1st. First-come, first-served only; no reservations.
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
Josephus Lake Campground is a small, primitive campground with three campsites located on Josephus Lake in Idaho's Salmon-Challis National Forest. The campground sits near the boundary of the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness and provides access to trails heading west through a lake-studded landscape toward the Wild and Scenic Middle Fork of the Salmon River. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring, and the campground has a vault toilet. No potable water is available, so campers must bring their own supply. The campground is free and not routinely maintained. Motorboats are prohibited on the small lake. This is a first-come, first-served campground with a 14-day stay limit. Access is via a lengthy dirt forest road from Highway 21. The remote location and limited facilities make this campground best suited for self-sufficient campers seeking solitude and wilderness access.
Directions
From Stanley, go north 17 miles on Highway 21 and turn onto Forest Road 008. The campground is approximately 18 miles north on Forest Road 008.
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 | $0 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| USFS Josephus Lake Campground |
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