Chemeketan Campground
Campground · Idaho · 1 bookable site ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Smoky Mountains Roadless Area (Idaho Roadless Rule (2008)) · Open Access
- 1
- Bookable site
- 30 ft
- Max rig length
- up to 150
- People per site
- 7,617 ft
- Elevation
Overview
Chemeketan Campground sits near the headwaters of the Salmon River, at the foot of the Sawtooth Mountain Range.Recreation
This site is part of the Sawtooth National Recreation Area, where outdoor activities abound. The Salmon River offers excellent fishing for rainbow trout, westslope cutthroat trout and occasional hybrid cutbows and bull trout. The Idaho Centennial Trail can be easily accessed nearby.Alturas, Perkins, Pettit and Yellowbelly Lakes are nearby, with fishing, canoeing and hiking.
Facilities
This campground is reached via dirt road, however visitors must ford a stream before reaching the site. Trucks, RVs and cars with higher clearance should have no trouble crossing the stream.The campground offers one group site than can accommodate up to 150 people. If it is not reserved, it is available as a group site or individual sites on a first come, first served basis.
Vault toilets, tables and grills are provided.
Natural Features
Chemeketan is a secluded, peaceful campground situated among lodgepole pines, which provide partial shade. Rugged peaks of the Sawtooth Range surround the area and the Salmon River flows at the campground's edge. Temperatures are cool, with an average summer high of 78 degrees and a low of 40 degrees.Nearby Attractions
The Sawtooth National Recreation Area offers a myriad of excellent hiking and biking opportunities, and an estimated 750 miles of trails crisscross the valley and surrounding mountains.Popular area events include an Arts and Crafts Fair in July, and Wagon Days, Salmon Festival, Quilt Fair and Fireman's Ball in September.
The facts
- 1 bookable site
- Vehicles up to 30 ft
- Up to 150 people per site
- Loops: CHEM
Site types
- 1 Group Standard Nonelectric
Amenities
- Campfires allowed
- Fire pits
- Picnic tables
- Shade
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, grills, pets allowed.
1 campsite at Chemeketan Campground
Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CHEM | Group Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 30 ft | 150 |
Getting there
From Stanley, Idaho, take Highway 75 south. Turn southwest off highway onto a dirt road located between mile markers 163 and 162. The campground is located 4 miles beyond the turnoff. Fording a stream is necessary to access the campground.
43.84750, -114.75667 · 43°50'51.0"N 114°45'24.0"W
Typical weather
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Low °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Precip in | 3.7 | 3.3 | 3.6 | 2.7 | 2.6 | 2.0 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 1.4 | 2.2 | 3.0 | 4.4 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 2.8 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 Chemeketan Campground
- Can you reserve a site at Chemeketan Campground?
- Yes, Chemeketan Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Chemeketan Campground have?
- 1 site.
- What is the maximum RV length at Chemeketan Campground?
- 30 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
- Are campfires allowed at Chemeketan Campground?
- Campfires are allowed at Chemeketan Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
Camping near Chemeketan Campground
- Alturas Lake Picnic Area (Id) 7.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Smokey Bear Campground 7.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Alturas Lake Inlet 7.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
- North Shore Campground 7.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Pettit Lake Campground 11 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Easley Campground 12 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Wood River Group Overnight Area (Tent Only) 15.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Chemeketan Campground - Salmon River Headwaters 0.2 mi · Campground
- Alturas Tent Camping Area 7.1 mi · Campground
- Bear Creek Transfer Camp 11 mi · Campground
- Easley Campground (Wood River Valley Area) 11.9 mi · Campground
- East Fork Baker Creek Campground 12 mi · Campground
Contact
- Phone 928-537-8888
- Email camping@rrmofa.com
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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