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Joe T. Fallini Recreation Site

Bureau of Land Management campground in Joe T. Fallini Recreation Site, Idaho County with 28 sites, Reservations may be available.

Joe T. Fallini Recreation Site

Campground Details

Season
Reservations may be available
Rate
$20-50/night
Sites
28
Accessible sites
4
Max RV length
Not listed
Phone
Not listed
County
Idaho
Parent area
Joe T. Fallini Recreation Site

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. This site resides on the banks on Mackay Reservoir surrounded by the Lost River Range to the east and Knob Mountains to the west. 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 Vistiors can engage in a variety of recreation opportunities including (ice) fishing, camping, picnicking, wildlife viewing, nature walking, boating, and star-gazing. For facility specific information, please call (208) 879-6200.There are 26 camp sites, an RV hook ups and dump station, restrooms, drinking water, boat ramp and interpretive trail.

What the Source Lists

Activities

BoatingCampingDay Use AreaFishingIce FishingNon-Motorized BoatingWater AccessWater SportsWildlife Viewing

Camping styles

Tent

Reservation type

Site-Specific

Location Notes

Address
721 E Main Ave, Challis, ID
Directions
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
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Source Notices

warning

Joe T. Fallini Recreation Site is dedicated to Jospeh T. Fallini who grew up in Mackay, ID and served as the BLM Idaho State Director from 1959-1970. During his time with BLM Idaho, Joseph Fallini was a strong advocate for outdoor recreation on public lands.

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