Joe T. Fallini Recreation Site

BLM Bureau of Land Management · Challis, ID · Developed

Conditions

Road Access Paved
Driveway Surface Paved
Season Open Year Round
Campfires Campfires Allowed

Features

Rig Size Pull Through
Hookup Full Hookups 30 amp
Access Paved Access
Style Dump Station Potable Water Reservable

Campground Stats

Total Sites28
RV Sites22
Tent-Only Sites4
Group Sites2
Overnight Sites26
Max Amps30
Full Hookup Sites1
Electric Hookup Sites5
Pull-Through Sites2
Back-In Sites2
SurfacePaved

Location

43.961372, -113.679516 · 721 E Main Ave , Challis , ID 83226

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Description

Overview

The Joseph T. Fallini Campground, situated on the banks of the Mackay Reservoir, is the only recreational site in Challis Field Office that offers full RV hookups and features a diversity of other facilities. This scenic area has a gorgeous view of the Lost River Range and offers recreational opportunities such as boating in the summer and ice fishing in late winter. 

Mackay Reservoir offers a boat ramp providing access to the reservoir for jet skiing, water skiing and sailing . Other boat launches along the reservoir (and one downstream of the dam) are also available.

Recreation

Vistiors can engage in a variety of recreation opportunities including (ice) fishing, camping, picnicking, wildlife viewing, nature walking, boating, and star-gazing. 

Facilities

There are 26 camp sites, an RV hook ups and dump station, restrooms, drinking water, boat ramp and interpretive trail. 

Natural Features

This site resides on the banks on Mackay Reservoir surrounded by the Lost River Range to the east and Knob Mountains to the west.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (208) 879-6200.

Nearby Attractions

  • Mackay Mine Hill Historical Self-Guided Tour
  • Borah Peak Wilderness Study Area
  • Borah Peak Trailhead
  • Big Lost River 
  • Chilly Slough Wildlife Conservation Area
  • Lost River Museum
  • Craters of the Moon National Monument  
  • Lower Cedar Creek Waterfall

Directions

North of Mackay, Idaho and south of Challis, Idaho. Travel north from Mackay on Highway 93 for approximately 6 miles. The site is on the west side of the highway and has a view of the spectacular Mt. McCaleb in the Lost River Range

Activities

BOATING CAMPING DAY USE AREA FISHING ICE FISHING NON-MOTORIZED BOATING WATER ACCESS WATER SPORTS WILDLIFE VIEWING

Details

FeeThis is fee site, and payment for camping and use of amenities is required. These fees stay with this recreation site and are used for enhancing and maintaining recreation facilities and opportunities.
Phone208-878-6200
Email[email protected]
ReservableYes

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