Joe T. Fallini Recreation Site

Bureau of Land Management, Idaho.

The Joseph T. Fallini Campground is the only recreational site in Challis 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. There are 26 camp sites, an RV hook ups and dump station, restrooms, drinking water, boat ramp and interpretive trail. 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.

Camping and Day Use

  • Joe T. Fallini Recreation Site

Nearby Activities

  • Camping
  • Fishing
  • Water Sports
  • Wildlife Viewing

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.

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Photo Gallery

  • Overview of Mackay Reservoir from the campground.Joe T. Fallini Campground along the banks of Mackay Reservoir.
  • Campground along the reservoir with mountain range behind.Overview of Joe T. Fallini Campground in front of the Lost River Mountain Range.

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