Joe T. Fallini Recreation Site
Mackay, Idaho · Bureau of Land Management
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About
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. For facility specific information, please call (208) 879-6200.There are 26 camp sites, an RV hook ups and dump station, restrooms, drinking water, boat ramp and interpretive trail. This site resides on the banks on Mackay Reservoir surrounded by the Lost River Range to the east and Knob Mountains to the west. 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 Vistiors can engage in a variety of recreation opportunities including (ice) fishing, camping, picnicking, wildlife viewing, nature walking, boating, and star-gazing.
Directions
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
Location
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Details
- State
- Idaho
- City / area
- Mackay
- Agency
- Bureau of Land Management
- Parent area
- Joe T. Fallini Recreation Site (OLD)
- Campsites
- 28
- Reservable
- Yes
- Typical price
- $20–$50 / night
- Rating
- 4.46 / 5 (13 reviews on Recreation.gov)
- Equipment
- Tent
Nearby campgrounds
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- COPPER BASIN GUARD STATION 21.4 km away
- Garden Creek Campground 31.0 km away
- Herd Lake Campground 42.8 km away
- Phi Kappa Campground 44.5 km away
- Lava Flow Campground 56.5 km away