Joe T. Fallini Recreation Site
Campground · Idaho · 28 bookable sites ·
Managed by the Bureau of Land Management
Challis Field Office (Bureau of Land Management ID) · Open Access
- 28
- Bookable sites
- up to 10
- People per site
- 4
- Accessible sites
- 6,113 ft
- Elevation
Overview
The Joseph T. Fallini Campground, situated on the banks of the Mackay Reservoir, is the only recreational site in Challis Field Office that offers full RV hookups and features a diversity of other facilities. This scenic area has a gorgeous view of the Lost River Range and offers recreational opportunities such as boating in the summer and ice fishing in late winter.
Mackay Reservoir offers a boat ramp providing access to the reservoir for jet skiing, water skiing and sailing . Other boat launches along the reservoir (and one downstream of the dam) are also available.
Recreation
Vistiors can engage in a variety of recreation opportunities including (ice) fishing, camping, picnicking, wildlife viewing, nature walking, boating, and star-gazing.
Facilities
There are 26 camp sites, an RV hook ups and dump station, restrooms, drinking water, boat ramp and interpretive trail.
Natural Features
This site resides on the banks on Mackay Reservoir surrounded by the Lost River Range to the east and Knob Mountains to the west.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (208) 879-6200.Nearby Attractions
- Mackay Mine Hill Historical Self-Guided Tour
- Borah Peak Wilderness Study Area
- Borah Peak Trailhead
- Big Lost River
- Chilly Slough Wildlife Conservation Area
- Lost River Museum
- Craters of the Moon National Monument
- Lower Cedar Creek Waterfall
The facts
- 28 bookable sites
- 2 sites for day use only
- 4 accessible sites
- Up to 10 people per site
- Loops: Chukar Loop, Dump Loop, Gourse Loop, Grouse Loop
Site types
- 22 RV Electric
- 4 Tent Only Nonelectric
- 2 Group Shelter Nonelectric
Amenities
- Electric hookups
- Water hookups
- Sewer hookups
- Campfires allowed
- Picnic tables
- Grills
- Shade
- Pets allowed
Not recorded upstream: fire pits.
28 campsites at Joe T. Fallini Recreation Site
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Access | Water | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Double RV Site 17 | Chukar Loop | Rv Electric | Back In | Back In | Drive In | Lakefront | — | 0 | 🐾 |
| Double RV Site 19 | Chukar Loop | Rv Electric | — | — | — | Lakefront | — | — | 🐾 |
| Double RV Site 21 | Chukar Loop | Rv Electric | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Double RV Site 22 | Chukar Loop | Rv Electric | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Group Shelter | Chukar Loop | Group Shelter Nonelectric | — | — | Drive In | Lakefront | — | — | ♿ 🐾 |
| Host Site 15 | Chukar Loop | Rv Electric | — | — | — | Lakefront | — | — | 🐾 |
| RV Site 16 | Chukar Loop | Rv Electric | Pull Through | Paved | Drive In | Lakefront | — | — | 🐾 |
| RV Site 18 | Chukar Loop | Rv Electric | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| RV Site 20 | Chukar Loop | Rv Electric | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Dump Station | Dump Loop | Group Shelter Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Tent Site 2 | Gourse Loop | Tent Only Nonelectric | — | — | Hike In | — | — | 0 | 🐾 |
| Host Site 1 | Grouse Loop | Rv Electric | — | — | Drive In | Lakefront | — | — | ♿ 🐾 |
| RV Site 10 | Grouse Loop | Rv Electric | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| RV Site 11 | Grouse Loop | Rv Electric | Back In | Back In | Drive In | — | — | 0 | 🐾 |
| RV Site 12 | Grouse Loop | Rv Electric | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| RV Site 13 | Grouse Loop | Rv Electric | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| RV Site 14 | Grouse Loop | Rv Electric | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| RV Site 2 | Grouse Loop | Rv Electric | Pull Through | Paved | Drive In | Lakefront | — | 10 | ♿ 🐾 |
| RV Site 3 | Grouse Loop | Rv Electric | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| RV Site 4 | Grouse Loop | Rv Electric | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| RV Site 5 | Grouse Loop | Rv Electric | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| RV Site 6 | Grouse Loop | Rv Electric | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| RV Site 7 | Grouse Loop | Rv Electric | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| RV Site 8 | Grouse Loop | Rv Electric | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| RV Site 9 | Grouse Loop | Rv Electric | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Tent Site 1 | Grouse Loop | Tent Only Nonelectric | — | — | Hike In | Lakefront | — | 0 | 🐾 |
| Tent Site 3 | Grouse Loop | Tent Only Nonelectric | — | — | Hike In | — | — | 0 | ♿ 🐾 |
| Tent Site 4 | Grouse Loop | Tent Only Nonelectric | — | — | Hike In | — | — | 0 | 🐾 |
Getting there
North of Mackay, Idaho and south of Challis, Idaho. Travel north from Mackay on Highway 93 for approximately 6 miles. The site is on the west side of the highway and has a view of the spectacular Mt. McCaleb in the Lost River Range
43.96137, -113.67952 · 43°57'40.9"N 113°40'46.3"W
Typical weather
Typically 83°F in Jul, down to 29°F in Dec.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 30 | 34 | 44 | 55 | 65 | 73 | 83 | 82 | 72 | 58 | 41 | 29 |
| Low °F | 8 | 12 | 22 | 29 | 37 | 43 | 50 | 48 | 40 | 31 | 19 | 10 |
| Precip in | 0.8 | 0.5 | 0.7 | 0.9 | 1.2 | 1.4 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 0.9 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 4.4 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Fees and stay limits
This is fee site, and payment for camping and use of amenities is required. These fees stay with this recreation site and are used for enhancing and maintaining recreation facilities and opportunities.
From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.
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Common questions about Joe T. Fallini Recreation Site
- Can you reserve a site at Joe T. Fallini Recreation Site?
- Yes, Joe T. Fallini Recreation Site is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Joe T. Fallini Recreation Site have?
- 28 sites.
- Are pets allowed at Joe T. Fallini Recreation Site?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Joe T. Fallini Recreation Site.
- Does Joe T. Fallini Recreation Site have hookups?
- Electric, Water, Sewer.
- Are campfires allowed at Joe T. Fallini Recreation Site?
- Campfires are allowed at Joe T. Fallini Recreation Site. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
Camping near Joe T. Fallini Recreation Site
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- West Fork Upper Pahsimeroi Trailhead 11.9 mi · Campground
- Mt. Borah Trailhead and Camping Area 14.2 mi · Campground
- Lake Creek Trailhead & Campground 17.4 mi · Campground
- Garden Creek Campground 19.3 mi · Campground
- Star Hope Campground 19.8 mi · Campground
- Iron Bog Campground 21.9 mi · Campground
- Wildhorse Campground 22.8 mi · Campground
- Herd Lake Campground 26.6 mi · Campground
Contact
- Phone 208-878-6200
- Email BLM_ID_ChallisOffice@blm.gov
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-03-11.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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