Thatcher Campground

Salmon-Challis National Forest · Idaho — managed by USDA Forest Service

First-come, first-served — no online reservations

About this campground

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.

Getting there

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

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