State Park
Thatcher Campground
Challis National Forest · Stanley, ID
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- Address:Stanley, ID
About
This campground is just off Highway 21, and tucked back into the trees, overlooking beautiful Capehorn meadows. Walk across the street to overlook a marshy wetland, a hangout for breakfasting moose, elk, and a variety of birds. Each of the 5 sites is equipped with picnic tables and fire rings with cooking grills. The campground accommodates trailers and motorhomes up to 32 feet and has vault toilets and hand pumps for drinking water. Although there are no full hookups, the campground will fit trailers and RV's up to 32 feet long.
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Amenities
Flush Toilets
Picnic Tables
Pet Policy
No pets allowed
Campground Rules
- No campfires allowed
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Trails at Challis National Forest
Within ~30 miles
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During hunting seasons, wear blaze orange and check regulations — see the Idaho hunting page
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