West Fork Morgan Creek Campground

Closed — Closed for the season. Access roads are typically impassable during winter months due to snow. The campground generally reopens when forest roads become passable in late spring or early summer.

About

West Fork Morgan Creek Campground is a remote, primitive campground offering a single camping site at the junction of West Fork Road and Little West Fork Road in the Salmon-Challis National Forest. Located approximately 17 miles from Challis via Morgan Creek Road and West Fork Road, this campground serves primarily as a trailhead access point for the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness. The lone campsite includes a picnic table and fire ring, with a vault toilet available. Campers must bring all their own water as none is available on-site, and pack out all trash. The setting provides solitude and direct wilderness access, making it ideal for backpackers and wilderness enthusiasts preparing for backcountry trips. Access requires driving forest roads that become impassable during winter months due to snow. The remote location and primitive nature of this campground appeal to those seeking an authentic backcountry experience with minimal development.

Directions

From Challis, travel north on Highway 93 approximately 7 miles to Morgan Creek Road (Forest Road 055). Turn left onto Morgan Creek Road. Follow this road for approximately 6 miles to the junction with West Fork Road (Forest Road 057). Turn left onto West Fork Road. Travel another 4 miles to the junction with Little West Fork Road (Forest Road 176). The campground is at this junction.

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