Dispersed
Josephus Lake Campground
Dispersed camping — confirm current rules
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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About
Three campsites on Josephus Lake, near the border of the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness. Sites include picnic tables and fire rings; campground also includes a vault toilet. Hiking trail from campground heads west into the wilderness, branching out through a lake-filled region before reaching the Wild and Scenic Middle Fork of the Salmon River. The lake is too small for motorboats.
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Campground Rules
- Campfire rules vary by season + location — verify current fire restrictions with the managing agency before lighting
In this park
Trails at Challis National Forest
Within ~30 miles
Trails near Josephus Lake Campground
Josephus Lake to Big Soldier Mountain
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17.6 mi4,623 ftgain
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Upper Vanity Lakes
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2.1 mi587 ftgain
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Langer Lake
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4.1 mi1,198 ftgain
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Middle Fork Salmon River
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87.1 mi5,778 ftgain
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Middle Fork River Trail (#6044)
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13.7 mi1,811 ftgain
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Beaver Creek Camping 8
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During hunting seasons, wear blaze orange and check regulations — see the Idaho hunting page
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