Bayhorse Recreation Site

Overview Tucked along the Salmon River at 5,400 feet in elevation, Bayhorse Campground offers a scenic and historic getaway just ten miles south of Challis on Highway 75.

Type

Day use area

Town

Challis · 8.3 mi from the town center

Location

44.38555, -114.26028 · Open map

Source

Recreation Information Database · checked October 2, 2026

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• Bayhorse Recreation Site
• Day use area
• Trail
• Ski area
• Historic site
• Park

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