The Joseph T. Fallini Campground is the only recreational site in Challis 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. There are 26 camp sites, an RV hook ups and dump station,
restrooms, drinking water, boat ramp and interpretive trail. 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.

The Joseph T. Fallini Campground is the only recreational site in Challis 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.  There are 26 camp sites, an RV hook ups and dump station, restrooms, drinking water, boat ramp and interpretive trail.

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.

## 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

Vistiors can engage in a variety of recreation opportunities including (ice)
fishing, camping, picnicking, wildlife viewing, nature walking, boating, and
star-gazing.

## 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

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>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. </p>
<p>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.</p>
<h2>Recreation</h2>
<p>Vistiors can engage in a variety of recreation opportunities including (ice) fishing, camping, picnicking, wildlife viewing, nature walking, boating, and star-gazing. </p>
<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>Vistiors can engage in a variety of recreation opportunities including (ice) fishing, camping, picnicking, wildlife viewing, nature walking, boating, and star-gazing. </p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
<p>This site resides on the banks on Mackay Reservoir surrounded by the Lost River Range to the east and Knob Mountains to the west.</p>

<h2>contact_info</h2>
For facility specific information, please call (208) 879-6200.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
<ul>
<li>Mackay Mine Hill Historical Self-Guided Tour</li>
<li>Borah Peak Wilderness Study Area</li>
<li>Borah Peak Trailhead</li>
<li>Big Lost River </li>
<li>Chilly Slough Wildlife Conservation Area</li>
<li>Lost River Museum</li>
<li>Craters of the Moon National Monument  </li>
<li>Lower Cedar Creek Waterfall</li>
</ul>

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.

Overview of campground with Lost River Range in background.

Ice fishing huts on the reservoir.

Campsite on the reservoir.

Joe T. Fallini Recreation Site

Joe T. Fallini Campground along the banks of Mackay Reservoir.

Overview of Mackay Reservoir from the campground.

Overview of Joe T. Fallini Campground in front of the Lost River Mountain Range.

Campground along the reservoir with mountain range behind.

In Idaho, BLM manages over 3,000 acres of public lands in the Borah Peak
Wilderness Study Area. This steep west-sloping terrain includes vegetation of
sagebrush-grass with scattered mountain mahogany. At 12,655 feet, Borah Peak
is the highest point in Idaho. This spectacular mountain gives the visitor the
feeling of approaching the "top of the world" and seems to spread out as far
as the eye can see. The area also provides outstanding hiking, backpacking,
wildlife viewing, hunting cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, sightseeing and
photography opportunities.

In Idaho, BLM manages over 3,000 acres of public lands in the Borah Peak Wilderness Study Area. This steep west-sloping terrain includes vegetation of sagebrush-grass with scattered mountain mahogany. At 12,655 feet, Borah Peak is the highest point in Idaho. This spectacular mountain gives the visitor the feeling of approaching the "top of the world" and seems to spread out as far as the eye can see. The area also provides outstanding hiking, backpacking, wildlife viewing, hunting cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, sightseeing and photography opportunities.

Bird's eye view of the park

Borah Peak Wilderness Study Area

Burnt Creek Wilderness Study Area (WSA) is comprised of 24,980 acres
designated as having wilderness characteristics. There are open sloping
sagebrush and grass-covered hills in the north and east and steep terrain with
scattered pockets of Douglas-fir and juniper in the south and west. Several
large rock outcroppings dominate the center, and a small lake is nestled in
the trees of the southwestern portion of the WSA.

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### **Motorized Use Restrictions**

All motorized and mechanized use is limited to designated boundary and cherry-
stem routes only.

The WSA is closed to all motorized use seasonally from October 1st to December
31st to provide a non-motorized hunting experience.

43 CFR 8340.5 defines an off-road vehicle as any motorized vehicle capable of,
or designed for, travel on or immediately over land, water, or other natural
terrain. This includes but is not limited to snowmobiles, all-terrain
vehicles, pickups, and sport utility vehicles. Non-motorized travel such as
walking, horse-back riding, or cross-skiing is allowed year-round.

<p><span><span><span><span>Burnt Creek Wilderness Study Area (WSA) is comprised of 24,980 acres designated as having wilderness characteristics. There are open sloping sagebrush and grass-covered hills in the north and east and steep terrain with scattered pockets of Douglas-fir and juniper in the south and west. Several large rock outcroppings dominate the center, and a small lake is nestled in the trees of the southwestern portion of the WSA.</span></span></span></span></p>

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<h3><span><span><span><b><span>Motorized Use Restrictions</span></b></span></span></span></h3>

<p><span><span><span><span>All motorized and mechanized use is limited to designated boundary and cherry-stem routes only. </span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span><span><span><span>The WSA is closed to all motorized use seasonally from October 1<sup>st</sup> to December 31<sup>st</sup> to provide a non-motorized hunting experience. </span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span><span><span><span>43 CFR 8340.5 defines an off-road vehicle as any motorized vehicle capable of, or designed for, travel on or immediately over land, water, or other natural terrain. This includes but is not limited to snowmobiles, all-terrain vehicles, pickups, and sport utility vehicles. Non-motorized travel such as walking, horse-back riding, or cross-skiing is allowed year-round.</span></span></span></span></p>

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Burnt Creek Wilderness Study Area

In Idaho, BLM manages nearly 10,000 acres of public lands in the White Knob
Mountains Wilderness Study Area. The WSA is characterized by foothill and
mountainous terrain with the highest point rising 2000 feet above Antelope
Valley to an elevation of 7955 feet. This is also an important area for
wintering deer and elk herds.

In Idaho, BLM manages nearly 10,000 acres of public lands in the White Knob Mountains Wilderness Study Area. The WSA is characterized by foothill and mountainous terrain with the highest point rising 2000 feet above Antelope Valley to an elevation of 7955 feet. This is also an important area for wintering deer and elk herds.

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