Challis-Yankee Fork Ranger District

Facility · Idaho ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Idaho Department of Lands (University Of ID) · Open Access

5,177 ft
Elevation

The Challis-Yankee Fork Ranger District provides a multitude of opportunities for recreation year round. We are in the process of updating this site to provide you with the most current information. If you cannot find the information you need here, please call our offices at 208-879-4100 for assistance.

To assist you in planning your trip, we have divided the district into several areas they are:

  • Basin-Vally Creek
  • Bayhorse-Squaw
  • Cape Horn
  • Challis
  • East Fork
  • Pahsimeroi
  • Upper Salmon River Road

If you click on "Find an Area" and then click on the plus arrow the the left of the "Challis-Yankee Fork Ranger District," you should see these areas and the trails and campgrounds within them.

Getting there

44.50489, -114.22348 · 44°30'17.6"N 114°13'24.5"W

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Typical weather

Typically 87°F in Jul, down to 29°F in Dec.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F293749576776878575594129
Low °F111726314046525042322111
Precip in0.40.40.50.50.90.90.40.50.80.60.50.5

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 1.3 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Challis-Yankee Fork Ranger District

Can you reserve a site at Challis-Yankee Fork Ranger District?
No. Challis-Yankee Fork Ranger District is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Camping near Challis-Yankee Fork Ranger District

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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