Joe T. Fallini Recreation Site

Joe T. Fallini Recreation Site · Challis · Idaho — managed by Bureau of Land Management

About this campground

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

Getting there

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

Contact
208-878-6200

Activities

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

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