Chemeketan Campground - Salmon River Headwaters

Area Status: Open

Chemeketan is a marvelously secluded group area that can accommodate up to 150 people and accepts reservations which can be made by visiting www.recreation.gov or by calling (877)444-6777. It is located in a lodge pole pine forest near the Salmon river. At the base of Galena Summit on Hwy 75 take FS Rd 215 approximately 3 miles to the campground. Visitors can enjoy fishing for rainbow trout, westslope cutthroat trout, bull trout, occasional hybrid cutbow and steelhead in the Salmon River. You can explore the Idaho Centennial Trail or admiring the marvelous views. 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. Individual campsites are available on a first-come, first-serve basis if the group sites are not reserved.
There is no drinking water available at this site.

At a Glance

Operational Hours:	This campground closes on September 21.
Reservations:	This is a group campground that accepts reservations which can be made by clicking the following link www.recreation.gov/camping/chemeketan-campground/r/campgroundDetails.do?contractCode=NRSO&parkId=70248 or by calling (877)444-6777.
Area Amenities:	Tent camping, Picnic tables, Toilets, Parking
Fees:	Sawtooth NRA Camping Fees and Information
Open Season:	June - September
Restrictions:	Maximum of 75 vehicles allowed at this site. Pets must be on a leash. All occupancy (includes developed/dispersed camping, boats, boat trailers, travel trailers, tents, etc): Occupancy limit is 10 days in a 30 day period within a 30 mile radius for all of SNRA. Campsites must be occupied the first night, and cannot be left unattended for more than 24 hours. Motorized vehicles and bicycles are not allowed in any of the designated wilderness areas.
Closest Towns:	Stanley, Idaho
Water:	No drinking water available.
Restroom:	Vault
Information Center:	For information contact Recreation Resource Management of America at (928) 537-8888.

General Information

Directions:

From Stanley, go south 23 miles on ID 75. Turn south on Forest Road #215 and go about 3 miles to the campground.

Recreation Map

Map showing recreational areas. Map Information

Activities

Mountain Biking

Campground Camping

All occupancy (includes developed/dispersed camping, boats, boat trailers, travel trailers, tents, etc): Occupancy limit is 10 days in a 30 day period within a 30 mile radius for all of SNRA