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Joe T. Fallini Recreation Site
BLMBureau of Land Management — Challis · Idaho
| Agency | BLMBureau of Land Management |
|---|---|
| Location | Challis · Idaho · 43.96137, -113.67952 · Map |
| Sites | 28 public sites counted from the federal listing — 22 rv electric; 4 tent only nonelectric; 2 group shelter nonelectric |
| Getting a site | Reservable — the federal listing marks this campground as taking reservations. Some sites or seasons may still be first-come; the listing’s own words are below. |
| Hookups | Electric at 5 of 28 sites (up to 30 amp where reported) Water hookups at 7 of 28 sites Sewer hookups at 1 of 28 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 1 of 28 sites Counted site by site from affirmative reports in the federal record. A site with no report is not counted either way. |
| Max RV length | Not reported in the federal data |
| Months open | Not in federal data — the federal listing does not publish a season for this campground. Check the official description below or Recreation.gov. |
| 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. |
| Check-in / out | In 2:00 PM · Out 12:00 AM (most common in the listing) |
| Pets | Allowed at 12 sites, as reported |
| Accessible sites | 4 marked accessible in the listing |
| Phone | 208-878-6200 |
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This site takes no reservations and shows no live availability. Source: Recreation.gov (RIDB export pulled November 5, 2026); this listing was last updated in the federal record on 2026-03-11.
From the official listing
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
Directions, from the listing
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
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Trip Card — Joe T. Fallini Recreation Site
Challis · Idaho
| Agency | BLM · Bureau of Land Management |
|---|---|
| Location | Challis · Idaho |
| 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 faciliti… |
| Getting a site | Reservable |
| Hookups | Electric at 5 · full hookups at 1 |
| Max RV | Not reported |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 28 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10156151 · Source: Recreation.gov, pulled November 5, 2026. Facility details come from federal recreation data and may be out of date — this site takes no reservations and shows no live availability; confirm details and book through Recreation.gov or the managing agency.