Yankee Fork Drainage
The Yankee Fork of the Salmon has a rich history in it's many uses by settlers and prospectors. Custer Townsite and the Yankee Fork Dredge are two major attractions. You can stay at one of many campgrounds in the area or enjoy both motorized and non-motorized trails.
Activities
Campground Camping
Recreation areas with activity Campground Camping:- Blind Creek Campground
- Custer #1 Campground
- Eightmile Camping Area
- Flat Rock Campground
- Flat Rock Extension Campground
- Pole Flat Campground
Group Camping
Recreation areas with activity Group Camping:Dispersed Camping
Recreation areas with activity Dispersed Camping:Dispersed camping is allowed throughout this area. You will find many places along roadways that you can pull off and camp. As a general rule, many roads allow dispersed camping up to 300 feet from the centerline of the road. Please refer to our most current travel plan for any restrictions to off road travel.
Lake and Pond Fishing
Recreation areas with activity Lake and Pond Fishing:River and Stream Fishing
Recreation areas with activity River and Stream Fishing:- Custer #1 Campground
- Eightmile Camping Area
- Flat Rock Campground
- Flat Rock Extension Campground
- Pole Flat Campground
Day Hiking
Recreation areas with activity Day Hiking:- Bonanza Group Campground
- Crimson Lake Trail #202
- Custer Interpretive Trail #321
- Eleven Mile Trailhead
- West Fork Transfer Camp Trailhead
Backpacking
Recreation areas with activity Backpacking:- Cabin-Pioneer Creek Trail #4113
- Lightning Creek Trail #156
- Pack Creek Trail #150
- West Fork Yankee Fork Trail #4155
Horse Riding
Recreation areas with activity Horse Riding:- Cabin-Pioneer Creek Trail #4113
- Crimson Lake Trail #202
- Custer Lookout Cutoff Trail #4164
- Deadwood Creek Trail #4157
- E. Basin Lake Trail #4203
- Eleven Mile Trailhead
- Eleven Mile-Martin Creek Trail #4148
- Estes Mtn Trail #4351
- Fivemile Creek Trail #4161
- Lightning Creek Trail #156
- Mckay-Eleven Trail #4151
- Pack Creek Trail #150
- Ramey-Fivemile Trail #4163
- Sawmill Creek Trail #4158
- Silver Creek Trail #4168
- Upper Harden Creek Trail #4167
- West Fork Transfer Camp Trailhead
- West Fork Yankee Fork Trail #4155
OHV Trail Riding
Recreation areas with activity OHV Trail Riding:- Eleven Mile-Martin Creek Trail #4148
- Estes Mtn Trail #4351
- Upper Harden Creek Trail #4167
- West Fork Yankee Fork Trail #4155
Interpretive Areas
Recreation areas with activity Interpretive Areas:Picnicking
Recreation areas with activity Picnicking:- Blind Creek Campground
- Custer #1 Campground
- Custer Town Site Interpretive Site (major)
- Eightmile Camping Area
- Flat Rock Campground
- Flat Rock Extension Campground
- Pole Flat Campground