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Josephus Lake 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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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

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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 Josephus Lake Campground

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Josephus Lake to Big Soldier Mountain

Josephus Lake to Big Soldier Mountain

Idaho

17.6 mi4,623 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Expert

Soldier Basin

Idaho

13.6 mi2,625 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Expert

Hard Scrabble

Idaho

1.7 mi98 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Easy

Cutthroat

Idaho

2.9 mi627 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Moderate

Fall Creek

Idaho

6.5 mi26 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Easy

Rapid River

Idaho

4.8 mi446 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Moderate

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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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