State Park
Mt. Borah Trailhead and Camping Area
Challis National Forest · Mackay, ID
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- Address:Mackay, ID
About
This area is a base camp for climbing a mountain. It has no drinking water, no campsites, and a vault toilet. The earthquake site is close.
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Amenities
Flush Toilets
Picnic Tables
Fire Rings
Pet Policy
Pets allowed on leash
Campground Rules
- Campfires generally permitted — verify current fire restrictions before lighting
In this park
Trails at Challis National Forest
Within ~30 miles
Trails near Mt. Borah Trailhead and Camping Area
Trail
Mount Borah Trail
Idaho
7.3 mi6,683 ftgain
Expert
Trail
Merriam Lake
Idaho
3.7 mi1,575 ftgain
Difficult
Trail
Lost River Mountain
Idaho
4.5 mi4,619 ftgain
Expert
Trail
Mackay Mine Hill Loop
Idaho
15.0 mi3,757 ftgain
Easy
Trail
Bear Creek Lake
Idaho
4.2 mi1,709 ftgain
Difficult
Trail
Right Fork of Fall Creek
Idaho
8.6 mi2,861 ftgain
Difficult
Hunt context
Hunting units around this campground
During hunting seasons, wear blaze orange and check regulations — see the Idaho hunting page
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