About Mt. Borah Trailhead and Camping Area
This area serves as a base camp for climbing the tallest mountain in Idaho. It has 5 campsites, accessible vault toilet, No drinking water, safety and informational signs. Nearby areas of interest include Earthquake site and Mackay Reservoir.
- Fees: $5.00/Night for single unit
- Season: 5/20
- Managed by: USFS - Salmon-Challis National Forest
- Where: 19 mi northwest of Mackay, ID · 44.13361, -113.83731
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–Apr.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birch Springs | ATV road | at camp | 0.8 mi |
| Borah Peak | Hiking | 0.1 mi | 2.8 mi |
| Rock N Cedar | ATV road | 0.2 mi | 1.0 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.Stargazing nearby: Ketchum (Dark Sky Community), 41 mi.
Camps nearby
- West Fork Upper Pahsimeroi Trailhead 5.4 mi
- Joe T. Fallini Recreation Site 14.2 mi
- Garden Creek Campground 15.6 mi
- River Park RV Park 18.7 mi
- Lost River Ranger District 18.7 mi
- Loristica Group Campground 19.6 mi