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Dispersed

Eightmile Camping Area

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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Small but nice camping area along the Yankee Fork of the Salmon River. Ideal for families that want a good place to hunt or fish or just relax. There is a vault toilet and the meadow across the road can accommodate larger camp trailers. Notes: There is no drinking water on site and no hookups are available, please pack out your garbage. 16 day stay limit .

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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

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Trails near Eightmile Camping Area

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Eleven Mile-Martin Creek

Idaho

6.4 mi1,677 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Difficult
Estes Mtn

Estes Mtn

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5.8 mi
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Custer Interpretive Trail

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0.8 mi13 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Easy

Eleven Mile-Martin Creek

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2.2 mi7 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Easy

Custer Lookout Cutoff

Idaho

0.7 mi722 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Easy

Fivemile Creek

Idaho

6.5 mi1,434 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Difficult

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Hunting units around this campground

During hunting seasons, wear blaze orange and check regulations — see the Idaho hunting page

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