Pole Flat Campground
The campground operates seasonally from approximately May 25 through September. It is first-come, first-served with no advance reservations. Water availability is uncertain; campers should bring their own supply.
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
Pole Flat Campground is a small Forest Service campground in the Salmon-Challis National Forest, located about 3 miles up Yankee Fork Road from the Sunbeam Dam overlook on Highway 75. The campground is positioned on a hillside away from the main road, providing a quieter setting with views overlooking the river and the historic gold dredge ponds below. Each campsite includes a picnic table, tent pad, and fire ring with cooking grill. The campground has vault toilets but water availability is uncertain; recent Forest Service information indicates potable water may not be available, so campers should bring their own supply. Sites can accommodate trailers and motorhomes up to 32 feet in length. The area offers good fishing opportunities in nearby lakes, ponds, and the river. The Yankee Fork area has rich mining history, with the Yankee Fork Gold Dredge and ghost towns like Custer and Bonanza nearby.
Directions
From Stanley, drive 11 miles east on Highway 75 to the Sunbeam Dam overlook. Turn left onto Yankee Fork Road (Forest Road 013) for about 3 miles. The campground is on the right.
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Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| 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 | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (208) 756-5100 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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