Salmon-Challis National Forest
Thatcher Campground
CampgroundFirst come
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About this campground
This campground is just off Highway 21, and tucked back into the trees, overlooking beautiful Capehorn meadows. Walk across the street to overlook a marshy wetland, a hangout for breakfasting moose, elk, and a variety of birds. Each of the 5 sites is equipped with picnic tables and fire rings with cooking grills.
Sites and hookups
- Booking
- First come, first served
RV parks near Thatcher Campground
Nearest first, within 25 miles. Hookups are what each park lists.
More federal campgrounds nearby
- Cape Horn Winter Rental1.3 mi · Forest Service
- Banner Creek Campground3.6 mi · Forest Service · First come
- Trap Creek Campground4.6 mi · Forest Service1 site · RVs to 30 ft
- Sheep Trail Campground6.2 mi · Forest Service4 sites · RVs to 35 ft · 1 pull-through
- Bull Trout7.3 mi · Forest Service38 sites · RVs to 70+ ft · Waterfront sites
- Elk Creek Campground7.8 mi · Forest Service1 site · RVs to 40 ft · 1 pull-through
- Stanley Lake Campground9.5 mi · Forest Service40 sites · RVs to 52 ft
- Elk Creek Cabins13.2 mi · Forest Service
Public recreation nearby
Trailheads, access points and public lands within 25 miles.
- Redfish Lake Visitor CenterVisitor center · 19.1 mi · Forest Service · Sawtooth National Forest
- Deadwood ReservoirPublic land · 25.3 mi to center · ReclamationDetails
Data Source: Recreation.gov


