Morgan Creek Recreation Site

Overview

Morgan Creek Recreation Site is managed by Bureau of Land Management and is located near Challis, Idaho. This campground (4 primitive campsites) along scenic Morgan Creek offers a diverse terrain that creates an excellent songbird habitat. Sparrows, thrashers and wrens flit in the sagebrush, and juncos, kinglets and nutcrackers shelter in the forest. Big game in the area includes bighorn sheep, pronghorn antelope and mule deer. Visitors can also continue along Morgan Creek Road to reach the trailhead, which accesses the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness. Restroom and drinking water available. There are no electric hook-ups. This site has limited cell service.

Things to Do at Morgan Creek Recreation Site

Recreation Activities

Popular activities at Morgan Creek Recreation Site include:

Nearby Activities

Biking
Camping
Fishing
Hiking
Horseback Riding
Photography
Water Sports
Wildlife Viewing

Plan Your Visit

Getting There

Located approximately 10 miles north of Challis, Idaho. From Challis, travel about 5 miles north on Highway 93, and turn left (west) onto Morgan Creek Road (Forest Road 057) and travel approximately 4 miles. Campground is on the left.

GPS Coordinates: 44.66833333000000, -114.22944440000001

Contact & Resources

Phone: 208-879-6200

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Additional Information

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