Mt. Borah Trailhead
Closed for the season. Opens May 20 and remains open through September 30. First-come, first-served; some sites may be reservable through Recreation.gov.
Red Flag Warning issued August 9 at 8:52PM MDT until August 9 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Pocatello ID
Winds have backed off below 25 mph and relative humidity has increased. Thus, will allow the Red Flag warning for today to expire at 9 PM MDT this evening. An approaching trough will move through tomorrow and will bring gusty winds. Relative humidity will be continue to be critical tomorrow before monsoon moisture starts moving into the area Wednesday into the rest of the week. Will reissue a Red Flag warning for fire weather zones 475 and 476 for Monday afternoon into the early evening. Will also include fire weather zones 410 and 425 when issue the Red Flag warning for Monday.
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
Mt. Borah Trailhead and Camping Area sits at the foot of Idaho's highest summit, Mt. Borah at 12,662 feet, in the Lost River Range of Salmon-Challis National Forest. This small primitive campground serves primarily as a staging area for climbers attempting Idaho's only 12,000-foot peak via the strenuous 7-mile round-trip Borah Peak Trail. The camping area consists of five designated sites, four of which are equipped with fire rings and picnic tables. An accessible vault toilet is provided, but campers must bring their own drinking water as none is available on site. The fifth site at the end of the road serves as a turnaround area with parking for day hikers and picnickers. Nearby points of interest include the 1983 Borah Peak Earthquake interpretive site, where a magnitude 7.3 earthquake created a 21-mile-long fault scarp, and Mackay Reservoir to the south. The area offers outstanding views of the dramatic Lost River Range and provides access to backcountry hiking and wildlife viewing opportunities.
Directions
From Mackay: Take US Highway 93 approximately 20 miles north to the Borah Peak Access Road. Turn west and follow the access road 3 miles to the trailhead. From Challis: Take US Highway 93 south to the Borah Peak Access Road and follow it 3 miles west to the trailhead.
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 | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (208) 756-5100 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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