Chemeketan Campground
Chemeketan Campground is a national forest campground in Idaho. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- Idaho
- Coordinates
- 43.84750, -114.75667
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Biking, Camping, Fishing, Hiking
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 928-537-8888
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Chemeketan Campground
Overview Chemeketan Campground sits near the headwaters of the Salmon River, at the foot of the Sawtooth Mountain Range. Recreation This site is part of the Sawtooth National Recreation Area, where outdoor activities abound. The Salmon River offers excellent fishing for rainbow trout, westslope cutthroat trout and occasional hybrid cutbows and bull trout. The Idaho Centennial Trail can be easily accessed nearby. Alturas, Perkins, Pettit and Yellowbelly Lakes are nearby, with fishing, canoeing and hiking. Facilities This campground is reached via dirt road, however visitors must ford a stream before reaching the site. Trucks, RVs and cars with higher clearance should have no trouble crossing the stream. The campground offers one group site than can accommodate up to 150 people. If it is not reserved, it is available as a group site or individual sites on a first come, first served basis. Vault toilets, tables and grills are provided. Natural Features Chemeketan is a secluded, peaceful campground situated among lodgepole pines, which provide partial shade. Rugged peaks of the Sawtooth Range surround the area and the Salmon River flows at the campground's edge. Temperatures are cool, with an average summer high of 78 degrees and a low of 40 degrees. Nearby Attractions The Sawtooth National Recreation Area offers a myriad of excellent hiking and biking opportunities, and an estimated 750 miles of trails crisscross the valley and surrounding mountains. Popular area event
Cell coverage
No coverage data for this location yet.
Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Smiley Creek Rv Dump Site · 2.0 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- The Y stop · 49 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 126 designated routes (241 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chemeketan Cg | National forest group campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Chemeketan Campground | Private campground | 0.2 mi | — | — |
| Camp Perkins | Private campground | 7.0 mi | — | — |
| Smokey Bear Boat Ramp | National forest campground | 7.2 mi | — | — |
| Smokey Bear Campground | Private campground | 7.3 mi | — | — |
| Alturas Lake Inlet | National forest campground | 7.3 mi | — | No hookups |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.