Joe T. Fallini Recreation Site
Joe T. Fallini Recreation Site
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.
There are 26 camp sites, an RV hook ups and dump station, restrooms, drinking water, boat ramp and interpretive trail.
Need to Know
Joe T. Fallini Recreation Site is dedicated to Jospeh T. Fallini who grew up in Mackay, ID and served as the BLM Idaho State Director from 1959-1970. During his time with BLM Idaho, Joseph Fallini was a strong advocate for outdoor recreation on public lands.
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.
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
Recreation
Vistiors can engage in a variety of recreation opportunities including (ice) fishing, camping, picnicking, wildlife viewing, nature walking, boating, and star-gazing.
Contact Information
Mailing
PO Box 817 Challis ID 83226
Physical
721 E Main Ave Challis ID 83226
Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: 208-878-6200
Rental Options
Learn more about gear rental options for your trip
Driving 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
Available Campsites
- Site Tent Site 1, Loop Grouse Loop, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site RV Site 3, Loop Grouse Loop, Type Rv Electric
- Site Double RV Site 22, Loop Chukar Loop, Type Rv Electric
- Site RV Site 13, Loop Grouse Loop, Type Rv Electric
- Site RV Site 6, Loop Grouse Loop, Type Rv Electric
- Site RV Site 5, Loop Grouse Loop, Type Rv Electric
- Site RV Site 8, Loop Grouse Loop, Type Rv Electric
- Site RV Site 4, Loop Grouse Loop, Type Rv Electric
- Site Double RV Site 19, Loop Chukar Loop, Type Rv Electric
- Site RV Site 10, Loop Grouse Loop, Type Rv Electric
- Site Tent Site 3, Loop Grouse Loop, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site Host Site 1, Loop Grouse Loop, Type Rv Electric
- Site RV Site 9, Loop Grouse Loop, Type Rv Electric
- Site RV Site 7, Loop Grouse Loop, Type Rv Electric
- Site Group Shelter, Loop Chukar Loop, Type Group Shelter Nonelectric
- Site Tent Site 4, Loop Grouse Loop, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site RV Site 2, Loop Grouse Loop, Type Rv Electric
- Site RV Site 12 , Loop Grouse Loop, Type Rv Electric
- Site Host Site 15, Loop Chukar Loop, Type Rv Electric
- Site RV Site 20, Loop Chukar Loop, Type Rv Electric
- Site RV Site 14, Loop Grouse Loop, Type Rv Electric
- Site Dump Station , Loop Dump Loop, Type Group Shelter Nonelectric
- Site RV Site 18, Loop Chukar Loop, Type Rv Electric
- Site Tent Site 2, Loop Gourse Loop, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site RV Site 16, Loop Chukar Loop, Type Rv Electric
- Site RV Site 11, Loop Grouse Loop, Type Rv Electric
- Site Double RV Site 21, Loop Chukar Loop, Type Rv Electric
- Site Double RV Site 17, Loop Chukar Loop, Type Rv Electric
