Chemeketan Campground

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SAWTOOTH NRA
STANLEY, ID

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.

Camp site features

Across 1 camp site:

Fire pit: all 1 sites
Picnic table: all 1 sites
Group sites: all 1 sites
Longest RV: 30 ft
Largest party: 150 people

Directions

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.

Stay Limit

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

Reviews

6 reviews

5 stars

3 stars

Echo S

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Reviewed 3 months ago

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Barbara R

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Reviewed 3 months ago

Wonderfully private group site!

Paula H

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Reviewed a year ago

This was an excellent group camping area. The sites were clean and the toilets were well-maintained with the camp host cleaning and sanitizing them daily. The area is private and has many places to explore.

Joshua L

Loop:Chem

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Reviewed 6 years ago

Spot was amazing but people kept coming in to camp in the campgrounds before everyone with my group was there (even with the whole campground reserved)The person before me didn’t have their camp cleaned up and packed by the time we got there at 2pm (check in) they were all gone and didn’t show up until 4pm.

Melinda W

Loop:Chem

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Reviewed 6 years ago

We had an amazing experience here. Secluded at the headwaters of the Salmon River. Off the beaten path but easy to find. Would not recommend a low clearance car.

Nancy D

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Reviewed 7 years ago

Stunningly beautiful and quiet area, nearby trails, and clean outhouses. You no longer need to ford the creek, as a culvert was installed last year.

Availability

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

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