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Little Bayhorse Camping Area

Beautiful high mountain lake with plenty of fishing. Hiking trail connects to Bayhorse Lake. Three primitive campsites are equipped with picnic tables and fire rings. There is a toilet within the campground, but no drinking water or garbage pick-up available on site. Road access is steep and narrow.  The last 1/2 mile to the lake is rough, trailers are not recommended here.

General Information

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Camp trailers and RV's not recommended.

no fee at this time

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 44.412519

Longitude: -114.387369

Directions

From Stanley: The Bayhorse Road (Forest road #051) takes off Highway 75, 19 miles downriver from the Yankee Fork Work Center Office. Continue 6 miles to Little Bayhorse turnoff. Little Bayhorse Road (#382) is extremely hazardous when wet. It is steep and narrow and not recommended for trailers. From Challis: approximately six miles east on Highway 75, turn right onto Forest Road #051 (at sign), and continue upward and onward 6 miles to Little Bayhorse turnoff(#382). Little Bayhorse Road is extremely hazardous when wet. It is steep and narrow and not recommended for trailers.

Facility and Amenity Information

Accessibility

Restrooms

Restrooms are not available at this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

Last updated February 18th, 2025