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Big Bayhorse Campground

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  • dump station14 mi
  • fuel station10 mi

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About

A beautiful high mountain lake is the setting for this out of the way campground. Plenty of fishing in lake and streams. Good hiking and ATV trail access. Campsite facilities include picnic tables and fire rings with cooking grills. Within the campground there are vault toilets and a day use picnic area. On Bayhorse Lake campers will find a boat launch and two boat docks for use by non-motorized watercraft. This dirt road is narrow and steep and while trailers are allowed, caution is advised; best fit for trailers and motorhomes less than 32 feet long. No drinking water is on site, and please pack out your trash.

Around this stay

Nearest surrounding services and recreation within ~25 mi — not on-site amenities.

  • dump station

    Challis Hot Springs

    14 mi
  • fuel station

    S&W Junction

    10 mi
  • grocery

    Village Square Super Store

    11 mi
  • trailhead

    Buster Lake Trailhead

    2.2 mi
  • attraction

    CHS

    11 mi
  • recreation site

    Big Bayhorse Day Use Site

    0.1 mi

Forest road access near this stay: BAYHORSE in Salmon-Challis National Forest. Motorhome access is listed as open on the nearest MVUM segment — verify current restrictions.

Contact & access

Source and verification

Last verified: 10/5/2026

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