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Dispersed

Big Bayhorse Campground

Challis National Forest · ID

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This is a dispersed-camping point on public land. Fire restrictions, road conditions, and access change seasonally. Verify with the managing agency before traveling.

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A beautiful high mountain lake is the setting for this out of the way campground. Plenty of fishing in lake and streams. Good hiking and ATV trail access. Campsite facilities include picnic tables and fire rings with cooking grills. Within the campground there are vault toilets and a day use picnic area. On Bayhorse Lake campers will find a boat launch and two boat docks for use by non-motorized watercraft. This dirt road is narrow and steep and while trailers are allowed, caution is advised; best fit for trailers and motorhomes less than 32 feet long. No drinking water is on site, and please pack out your trash.

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Campground Rules

  • Campfire rules vary by season + location — verify current fire restrictions with the managing agency before lighting

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Trails at Challis National Forest

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Silver Creek

Idaho

2.3 mi

Paasasikwana Naokwaide

Idaho

2.3 mi804 ftgain
Difficulty: Moderate

Paasasikwana Naokwaide

Idaho

4.1 mi1,066 ftgain
Difficulty: Moderate

Eleven Mile-Martin Creek

Idaho

6.4 mi1,677 ftgain
Difficulty: Difficult

Fivemile Creek

Idaho

6.5 mi1,434 ftgain
Difficulty: Difficult

Burnt Creek

Idaho

4.0 mi2,326 ftgain
Difficulty: Difficult

Within ~30 miles

Trails near Big Bayhorse Campground

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Trealor Creek

Idaho

4.4 mi476 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Moderate

Little Bayhorse Trail

Idaho

0.8 mi23 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Easy

Bayhorse Lake Handicapp Access

Idaho

0.3 mi
Trail

Beef Pasture-Bayhorse

Idaho

4.1 mi1,106 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Moderate

Skylark

Idaho

0.7 mi374 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Easy

Trealor Creek Spur 1

Idaho

0.9 mi108 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Easy

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