Joe T. Fallini Recreation Site

$20.00/night

Show on map 208-878-6200 blm_id_challisoffice@blm.gov

721 E Main Ave
Challis, ID 83226

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

Camp site features

Across 26 camp sites:

Electric hookups: 5 of 26 sites
Water hookups: 7 of 26 sites
Sewer hookups: 1 of 26 sites
Pets allowed: 11 of 26 sites
ADA accessible: 3 of 26 sites
Largest party: 10 people
Power up to 30 amps

Fees

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.

Directions

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

Stay Limit

Check in from 2 PM, check out by 12 AM.

Reviews

13 reviews

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Katie J

Loop:Grouse Loop

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Reviewed a year ago

You cannot beat the price of the views! We loves our stay here.

Martin M

Loop:Grouse Loop

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Reviewed a year ago

The camp host was one of the best I have ever met. The campground was clean and the bathrooms were spotless. Fishing in the lake was ok and there are plenty of decent hikes nearby.

Amy N

Loop:Grouse Loop

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Reviewed a year ago

Beautiful views and plenty of things to do. For the price with hookups it was a great deal. The kids enjoyed fishing and we went up to see Mackay Mine Hill which was cool. The only issue we ran into was that the dump station has a fee, but the QR code takes you to the reservation payment. Next time we’ll make sure we bring cash with us ($5 for campers). Also just an FYI, not everyone wants to listen to football games while camping... Please be mindful of neighbors and turn it down. 😊

Christine M

Loop:Grouse Loop

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Reviewed a year ago

Gorgeous facility and very very clean. One of the nicest test sites we’ve ever stayed at. Absolutely loved how well equipped they were.

Aaron R

Loop:Chukar Loop

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Reviewed a year ago

Very affordable,clean would stay there again

Brenda J

Loop:Grouse Loop

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Reviewed a year ago

What a bargain for senior citizens full time Rving. James Shoemaker was the best host we have ever encountered, he was friendly, on top of anything that needed to be done, and very knowledgeable. The small town of Mackay has helpful, friendly folks as well. There is a great museum in town. Things to do, fish, tour the mines, see a waterfall from a hole in the mountain and see a fault line from an earthquake.

Availability

See the Camp Sites section below to find detailed booking availability.

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Season dates

Off Peak season

Oct 1, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026

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Off Peak season

Jan 1, 2027 – Mar 31, 2027

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Peak season

May 1, 2027 – Sep 30, 2027

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Off Peak season

Oct 1, 2027 – Dec 31, 2027

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Off Peak season

Jan 1, 2028 – Mar 31, 2028

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Peak season

May 1, 2028 – Sep 30, 2028

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Off Peak season

Oct 1, 2028 – Dec 31, 2028

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