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Mosquito Flat Reservoir Campground

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After taking a few twists and turns up the dirt roads outside of Challis, Idaho, you’ll know you’ve made it to Mosquito Flat Reservoir Campground by the stunning views of the crystal-blue water surrounded by the mountains.

This small but spacious campground consist of a couple clusters of camping sites—some resting right alongside the water, and others tucked into the more wooded areas across the road. Whichever your style, you’re guaranteed impressive vistas and a healthy dose of mountain solitude.
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Top-rated for location, privacy, and amenities near Salmon-Challis National Forest

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  • The Devil's Bedstead: One of the most iconic peaks in Idaho
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3 sites · RVs2 acres · Mackay, ID
One of Idaho's most iconic peaks, often compared to the Matterhorn, will transfix you in a picture-perfect view from this campsite. On a clear night, its rosy glow is the only thing you will see just before darkness. As the night darkens further you'll be dazzled by the brightest stars against the darkest of dark skies you will ever experience. Then you'll fall asleep to the peaceful sounds of the Lost River gliding by. In the early morning be on the lookout for the resident moose and her calf (Watch, but don't approach!!) or any of the many deer that ramble by. Then drop a fishing line into the river, just a few steps away, and catch yourself a trout or two for your breakfast. After breakfast, get out your binoculars, cameras, and maps (you did bring them, didn't you?) and choose your day's adventure, whether it be a challenging hike up a mountain trail, a leisurely stroll to a delightful waterfall, a 20-mile trip to world-famous Sun Valley via the stunning Trail Creek Summit, or exploring the largest designated wilderness in the lower 48 states. which is, literally, just on the other side of the fence! The road you enter the property from will also get you 20 miles deep into that wilderness along a broad river valley where you may see elk, moose, wolves, coyotes, foxes, beavers, deer, antelope, mountain goats, big horn sheep, black bears, and much more all thriving in natural abundance. Mountain lions are absent in this area, fortunately, but can be found in narrow, steep-sided canyons in other drainages nearby, if you dare.
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  • Cactus River Ranch RV
  • Easy loop pull around for the RV and large campsites with complete hook-ups.
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Cactus River Ranch RV

5 sites · RVs, Tents8 acres · Salmon, ID
Currently, the property has 3 full RV hook-up with water, 30-50 amp power and septic (Site #1 - 30 amp, Site #2 - 50 & 30 amp, Site #3 - 50 & 30 amp). There is also 1 campsite for either a vehicle or tent, with access to complete bathhouse and shower facilities. Cactus River Ranch is located 12 minutes outside of Salmon, Idaho along the Salmon River. The sites have river front views with your own private river access. Hiking and mountain biking options are available right out the back door up Henry's Creek trail. Amazing fly fishing or bird watching location! Williams Lake is located 6 miles up the road and offers a variety of recreation activities including fishing, swimming, paddle-boarding, canoeing, or sight seeing. If you are looking for an area that is out of town, THIS IS IT!! We also have overnight stalls available for horses. Please make sure RV tanks are empty in order to hook up to septic. No RV dump station on site. With the river location, we get very windy conditions along the river corridor. Awnings can easily become damaged during these conditions. Please take notice and consider putting awnings away so that they don't get damaged. Along the same lines, please don't have campfires if the winds are high. Make sure your dogs are on a leash. We have mules on the property that DO NOT like dogs. This is for the safety of your dog. No fireworks on the premises. NO campfires at this time, the Salmon-Challis National Forest is currently in High Fire Danger. We do have a couple small trash cans that get dumped on Thursdays...that being said....we are NOT a dump. If trash cans are full or you have large items, please haul your trash to Lemhi County Landfill. They are open Monday-Friday: 7am-5:15pm and have dumpsters open on the weekend.
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1 site · RV1 acres · Salmon, ID
Learn more about this land:Mountain scenery, access to Salmon River close by, gold bug hot springs, Dusty Mule Bar and grill , Williams Lake, Hiking and biking close by. Lewis and Clark next door to Grey House B & B
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Located 3 miles south of Salmon, Idaho. Nestled in the valley of the Beaverhead Mountains, we are minutes away from amazing fishing, hunting and floating the beautiful Salmon River in the summer months. Town offers several restaurants, bars, a bakery and shopping. Our property is in a quiet neighborhood easily accessible off the main highway into town. Outside firepit for marshmallow roasting or just to enjoy a fire.
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$30
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  • Salmon Gypsy B&B & Mini-Donkey Ranc
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Salmon Gypsy B&B & Mini-Donkey Ranc

2 sites · Lodging2 acres · Salmon, ID
Located on Idaho's Salmon River outside Salmon, ID, the Salmon Gypsy B and B and Mini-Donkey Ranch is two acres of heaven. The gypsy wagon is only 2 miles from the famous Goldbug Hot Springs trailhead. Enjoy the peace of this area just across the river from a working cattle ranch, 2.5 miles from the local bar and grill, 23 miles north to Salmon, and 35 miles south to Challis in the lovely unincorporated area of Elk Bend, Idaho. Enjoy hiking, rafting, fishing, biking, horseback riding and a visit with our mini-donkeys!
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$135
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  • Yellow Bus, Lime Creek
  • Yellow Bus, Lime Creek
  • Yellow Bus, Lime Creek
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Yellow Bus, Lime Creek

1 site · Lodging40 acres · Challis, ID
Stay in a school bus on a working micro farm with a comfy bed, heater and propane range. Passive solar shower available. Enjoy the pond, rock hunting, hiking, birds, and wildlife. Host cabin nearby. Bird, plant walks and farm tour with hosts available. A short drive to hot springs and river activities.
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$75
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999 Peterson Creek

1 site · RV3 acres · Leadore, ID
This parcel rests in the foothills of the Bitterroot mountain range between Idaho and Montana. Avid outdoorsmen and women will love the easy access to public lands. It’s a hunter’s paradise. Elk and deer roam the area which is barely populated. Covered in sagebrush and native grasses, this quiet and peaceful space is a small portion of the available acreage to set up camp on. If you want easy access to hunter’s paradise, this is it!
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August 25, 2020
Beautiful and quiet campground. We spent the 4th of July here and there were two bald eagles perched overhead the entire day. How American is that?! Great for families and we had a wonderful time here. Lake is a fun size to play in but small enough that it's too big for kids to go kayaking and rafting on their own.

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