Thatcher Campground

FS USDA Forest Service · ID · Developed

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Conditions

Road Access Not recorded
Season Open Year Round
Campfires Not recorded
Max RV Length 32 ft

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

Hookup Full Hookups Dry Camping
Style Potable Water Vault Toilet

Campground Stats

Total Sites0
Max RV Length32 ft

Location

44.368177, -115.145376 , ID

Description

This campground is just off Highway 21, and tucked back into the trees, overlooking beautiful Capehorn meadows. Walk across the street to overlook a marshy wetland, a hangout for breakfasting moose, elk, and a variety of birds. Each of the 5 sites is equipped with picnic tables and fire rings with cooking grills. The campground accommodates trailers and motorhomes up to 32 feet and has vault toilets and hand pumps for drinking water. Although there are no full hookups, the campground will fit trailers and RV's up to 32 feet long.

Directions

From Stanley:15 miles NW of Stanley on Highway 21, on west side of Highway.From Boise:Approximately 117 miles NE on Highway 21 towards Stanley. Campground is on the right.

Activities

CAMPING PICNICKING WILDLIFE VIEWING

Details

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