Herd Lake Campground

BLM Bureau of Land Management · Challis, ID · Developed

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Conditions

Road Access Not recorded

Season Open Year Round

Campfires Not recorded

The managing agency hasn't published road access or campfire rules for this campground. The description and directions below often mention it — and it's worth calling the agency before a long drive.

Features

Campground Stats

Total Sites

Location

44.09495, -114.18173 · Challis Field Office , Challis , ID 83226

Description

Herd Lake Campsite is adjacent to Jerry Peak-Jim McClure Wilderness. There is one (1) first come, first served campsite located 10 miles southeast of the East Fork Road on Herd Lake Road. The site is located about 1 mile north of Herd Lake, tucked down below the road and next to Herd Creek. The access road to the campsite is narrow with limited turn-around space. Use caution with trailers. A trail provides non-motorized access to the lake. Amenities include: 1 campsite with picnic table and fire ring, 1 vault toilet, trailhead to Herd Lake. This site has limited cell service and no potable water.

Directions

From Challis, go 18 miles southwest on US 93 and ID 75, then 16 miles southeast on East Fork Road (Forest Road 120) and Herd Creek Road.

Activities

CAMPING FISHING HIKING HORSEBACK RIDING HUNTING PICNICKING WILDLIFE VIEWING

Details

Fee	Campsites are first come, first served. Camping Fee: Free, Stay limit: 14 days.
Stay Limit	14 Days
Phone	(208) 879-6200
Email	[email protected]
ADA Access	No

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