About Indian Springs Campsite
Two primitive campsites surrounded by Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness. Sites include picnic tables and fire rings. Multiple trails for hiking and stock use are nearby. Pit toilet is not maintained or pumped, may be unusable. WARNING: Entering a burned area. Potential hazards include: Falling Trees, flash flooeding and debris flows, portions of roads and trails may become damaged or blocked.
- Season: 7/1
- Managed by: USFS - Salmon-Challis National Forest
- Where: 32 mi west of Challis, ID · 44.67296, -114.83827
Things to do:
Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Jun–Sep (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Oct–May.
Fly over it in 3D, check today's weather and fire news, plan the drive and print a trip plan.
Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Springs | ATV road | at camp | 10.3 mi |
| Loon Creek Point | Horse | at camp | 7.8 mi |
| Jack Creek | Horse | at camp | 6.1 mi |
| Cold Springs Cr | Horse | 0.5 mi | 4.4 mi |
| Castle Fork | Horse | 0.7 mi | 3.1 mi |
| Cougar Creek | Horse | 2.2 mi | 6.9 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
No signal at camp
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way casts shadows and the sky is crowded with stars.
Class 1 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Camps nearby
- Dispersed spot · 29 mi NW of Challis 4.5 mi
- Rock Creek 4.5 mi
- Phillips Creek Transfer Camp Trailhead 5.1 mi
- Tin Cup Campground 5.3 mi
- Mahoney 6.6 mi
- Pine Creek Flat 6.6 mi