Land of the Yankee Fort State Park Information

PARK UPDATE:

Spring 2024 Update:

Starting April 4, 2024, The RV dump station at The Land of the Yankee Fork Interpretive Center is now open for the season

The campground at The Challis Hot Springs opens for the season beginning on March 18th. The campground will be open 7 days a week. The hours of operation for the Office and hot pools will be from 8am-6pm until we go to summer hours. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Fully staffed office summer hours will begin on April 22nd and will be open from 8am-9pm. As a reminder all vehicles entering the Park must have an Idaho State Park sticker or a Motor Vehicle Entrance Fee of $7.00 will be charged daily. Looking forward to another great camping season!

Location: 58 miles NE of Stanley, ID | 162 miles NW of Pocatello, ID | 190 miles NE of Boise, ID | 325 miles N of Salt Lake City, UT

Amenities:

Auto Touring/Scenic Routes
Fire Rings
Flush toilets
Indoor Restrooms
Indoor Showers
Picnic Areas
Swimming Pool

Accommodations:

RV Campsites
Tent Campsites

Trail Types: Hike, bike, ATV/motorbike

ADA Accessibility features:

ADA Museum
ADA Restroom
ADA Trail

Acreage: 521

Elevation: 5,001 (at visitor center in Challis), 6,500 in Custer

Coordinates: 44.4755, -114.2106

Overnight: No

Nearby: Learn the history of the Challis Hot Springs, a nearby attraction in the region, located near Land of the Yankee Fork State Park. Fish, camp, boat, whitewater rafting/kayaking, Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness Area

Learn: Challis Bison Kill Site, travel the Custer Motorway Adventure road and explore ghost towns of Custer, Bayhorse and Bonanza, celebrate Custer Days every July, Visit museum and visitor center, guided and self-guided tours of Yankee Fork dredge, Sunbeam Dam

Visitor Center: Yes

Museum Available: Yes

Current Conditions

Contact the Park

Address: 24424 Highway 75 | Challis Hot Springs: 5025 Hot Springs Rd
Challis, ID 83226
Phone: Yankee Fork: (208) 879-5244 | Challis Hot Springs: 208-879-4442
Hours of Operation: Yankee Fork Park Hours: 9 am - 5 pm | Challis Hot Springs Winter Hours: CLOSED MONDAY AND TUESDAY. Wed - Sun 8 am to 6 pm

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