Joe T. Fallini Recreation Site
Joe T. Fallini Recreation Site
Part of Joe T. Fallini Recreation Site
Overview
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.
Facilities
There are 26 camp sites, an RV hook ups and dump station, restrooms, drinking water, boat ramp and interpretive trail.
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.
Recreation
Vistiors can engage in a variety of recreation opportunities including (ice) fishing, camping, picnicking, wildlife viewing, nature walking, boating, and star-gazing.
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
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (208) 879-6200.Important Notices
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.
Available Activities
- Boating - Boating
- Camping - Camping
- Day Use Area - Day Use Area
- Fishing - Fishing
- Ice Fishing - Ice Fishing
- Non-Motorized Boating - Non-Motorized Boating
- Water Access - Water Access
- Water Sports - Water Sports
- Wildlife Viewing - Wildlife Viewing
Directions
<p>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</p>
Contact Information
Phone: 208-878-6200
PO Box 817Challis, ID 83226 721 E Main Ave
Challis, ID 83226
Rental Options
Available Campsites
- Site Dump Station , Loop Dump Loop, Type Group Shelter Nonelectric
- Site Double RV Site 22, Loop Chukar 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 Host Site 1, Loop Grouse Loop, Type Rv Electric
- Site RV Site 20, Loop Chukar Loop, Type Rv Electric
- Site RV Site 18, Loop Chukar Loop, Type Rv Electric
- Site RV Site 16, Loop Chukar Loop, Type Rv Electric
- Site RV Site 11, Loop Grouse Loop, Type Rv Electric
- Site Double RV Site 19, Loop Chukar Loop, Type Rv Electric
- Site RV Site 7, Loop Grouse Loop, Type Rv Electric
- Site Tent Site 4, Loop Grouse Loop, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site RV Site 2, Loop Grouse Loop, Type Rv Electric
- Site Host Site 15, Loop Chukar 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
- Site Tent Site 1, Loop Grouse Loop, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site RV Site 10, Loop Grouse Loop, Type Rv Electric
- Site RV Site 9, Loop Grouse Loop, Type Rv Electric
- Site RV Site 12 , Loop Grouse Loop, Type Rv Electric
- Site Tent Site 2, Loop Gourse Loop, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site RV Site 3, Loop Grouse 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 4, Loop Grouse Loop, Type Rv Electric
- Site Tent Site 3, Loop Grouse Loop, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site Group Shelter, Loop Chukar Loop, Type Group Shelter Nonelectric
- Site RV Site 14, Loop Grouse Loop, Type Rv Electric
