Challis Hot Springs & Campground
RV Park
Write a Review 5025 Hot Springs Rd. Challis, ID 83226 208-879-4442 Official WebsiteGPS: 44.5227, -114.1738
Overview of Challis Hot Springs & Campground
Last Price Paid: $40
Reported by Max on 6/5/2023
Longest RV Reported: 36 feet (Class A)
Reported by Ray & Terri on 8/10/2021
Number of Sites 71
Pad Type gravel
Reservations yes
Elevation 4,888 ft / 1,489 m
Tent Camping Yes







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Reviews of Challis Hot Springs & Campground 12 people have reviewed this location.
“A perfect experience ”
Reviewed 6/5/2023
Nightly rate: | $40 |
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Days stayed: | 2 |
Beautiful location right on the Salmon River with the bonus of clean, no sulfur odor hot springs included with your stay. The park has lots of trees with good spacing between campsites. Quiet, peaceful, relaxing.
Max would stay here again
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“Beautiful spot, great facilities”
Reviewed 9/18/2022
Nightly rate: | $29 |
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Days stayed: | 1 |
Site Number: | 20 |
Family owned for 5 generations. Beautiful grassy spots next to the hot springs and Salmon river. Varying prices whether dry camping or hookup needed. Well run, tidy and scenic. Free soaks with your stay makes it so reasonable.
camper-738974 would stay here again
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“Beautiful RV Park With Large Sites.”
Reviewed 9/9/2022
Nightly rate: | $22 |
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Days stayed: | 1 |
Site Number: | 12 |
Price includes hot spring soak. Park very well maintained and clean. Friendly staff.
Majntained!
jcorni would stay here again
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“A hot-spring spa in the shadow of Idaho's highest peaks”
Reviewed 6/27/2022
Nightly rate: | $40 |
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Days stayed: | 1 |
Site Number: | 1 |
RV Length: | 23' (Class C) |
We pulled into Challis Hot Springs RV park on a sunny afternoon in early June and were greeted by a cheerful host who told us we had site #1 in a shady grove near the river. If that wasn't idyllic enough we soon plunged into the 90-ft bathtup-warm hot springs for a relaxing soak prior to cocktails and cookout, gazing at the white-cappe... more
We pulled into Challis Hot Springs RV park on a sunny afternoon in early June and were greeted by a cheerful host who told us we had site #1 in a shady grove near the river. If that wasn't idyllic enough we soon plunged into the 90-ft bathtup-warm hot springs for a relaxing soak prior to cocktails and cookout, gazing at the white-capped mountains we passed earlier. If this place doesn't smooth all the rough edges nothing will. A beautiful setting run by delightful folks who won't take a deposit, First class RV camping at very reasonable rates. And the wifi works!
The drive is spectacular. The destination is wonderful. Don't miss it.
stevehaines would stay here again
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“Warm water, cool breezes”
Reviewed 5/30/2022
Nightly rate: | $40 |
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Days stayed: | 1 |
Site Number: | 23 |
My second year to enjoy the clear warm waters of the hots springs fed pool and expansive grounds of Challis Hot Springs RV Resort. Space 23 is right on the Salmon River and a more private location. The nightly draining and refilling of the pool by USMC Master Gunnery Sergeant Mike, ret., caretaker of the grounds is a special experience... more
My second year to enjoy the clear warm waters of the hots springs fed pool and expansive grounds of Challis Hot Springs RV Resort. Space 23 is right on the Salmon River and a more private location. The nightly draining and refilling of the pool by USMC Master Gunnery Sergeant Mike, ret., caretaker of the grounds is a special experience as the springs refills the pool from under the gravel bottom. Water and electricity at each RV sure and spacious tent sites as well. Complimentary dump station at the entrance, playground for the kids and a relaxed atmosphere with beautiful views of the Salmon River Mountains.
Goldeman would stay here again
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“Friendly staff and nice formal hot springs”
Reviewed 8/10/2021
Nightly rate: | $43 |
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Days stayed: | 2 |
Site Number: | 27 |
RV Length: | 36' (Class A) |
We are full-timers in a 36 ft Class A with a Cherokee Trailhawk tow and stayed in site 27 for 2 days in early August. The campground is well maintained and quiet and there is a walking trail on the property. AT&T coverage was good, with 3 bars of LTE and speeds up to 15 MB/s. Although the CG has WiFi, we were never able to connect t... more
We are full-timers in a 36 ft Class A with a Cherokee Trailhawk tow and stayed in site 27 for 2 days in early August. The campground is well maintained and quiet and there is a walking trail on the property. AT&T coverage was good, with 3 bars of LTE and speeds up to 15 MB/s. Although the CG has WiFi, we were never able to connect to it. We were able to get DISH coverage on all three western satellites at our site. There were no OTA channels to be had with our fixed omni antenna.
Ray & Terri would stay here again
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“Heavenly...”
Reviewed 9/12/2020
Nightly rate: | $40 |
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Days stayed: | 4 |
Site Number: | 23 |
What a perfect RV park with beautifully maintained grounds and perfect hot springs! The Salmon River runs alongside the park and red rock cliffs on the other side. The hot springs are so clean and therapeutic!
Cristina_Serenity would stay here again
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“Great Stay”
Reviewed 8/23/2020
Nightly rate: | $40 |
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Days stayed: | 8 |
Site Number: | 11 |
This place is great. The hot springs pools are great to relax in. One that’s hot hot and another larger one that’s good for family as the temp is not as hot. The people here running the place are friendly and helpful. There are play grounds, volleyball nets and things to do in the campground. Burn pits and picnic tables in great shape.... more
This place is great. The hot springs pools are great to relax in. One that’s hot hot and another larger one that’s good for family as the temp is not as hot. The people here running the place are friendly and helpful. There are play grounds, volleyball nets and things to do in the campground. Burn pits and picnic tables in great shape. There is fishing, 4 wheeling, site seeing and tons to do around here.
Uzumau59 would stay here again
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“Terrific!”
Reviewed 8/15/2018
Nightly rate: | $38 |
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Days stayed: | 2 |
Site Number: | 23 |
Our blog post says it all.
Travels with Ollie would stay here again
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“Peaceful, idyllic, clean, convenient haven”
Reviewed 7/10/2018
Nightly rate: | $38 |
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Days stayed: | 3 |
Site Number: | 23 |
We called on Thursday and they miraculously had space for Sunday and Monday. We were looking for a place where we could get a good shower after days of heat and lots of bug spray; we found a kind of paradise. Once we got here we were so happy that we asked for another night in the same space and they had another night available! How lu... more
We called on Thursday and they miraculously had space for Sunday and Monday. We were looking for a place where we could get a good shower after days of heat and lots of bug spray; we found a kind of paradise. Once we got here we were so happy that we asked for another night in the same space and they had another night available! How lucky is that?
Access is from a well-marked turn off the highway, 4miles down to the end of a country road. The gates take you through to beautiful flower beds and rustic old farm plows on display in front of the bed and breakfast. The desk person was welcoming, kind, and informative; she explained the setup for showers, the warm swimming pool, and the hot pool.
Since we are having the luckiest, most amazing road trip ever we lucked out on THE MOST BEAUTIFUL site we could wish for (site 23, their “most requested site”). The level site is shaded by cottonwoods and sits above the gorgeous Salmon River. All of the rv sites on the left and the far end along the river would be great choices with several long enough for the biggest rigs. The middle of the loop is a well maintained grassy meadow with trees for shade near some of the spots. They have some long sites for big rigs that are set up as 2 sites. If you are there first or leave last it would work as a pull through site, otherwise you’ll have to back up one way or the other. (See the map on their website)
Leashed pets are allowed which was a good thing for us traveling with our cattle dog. Polite dog people and great maintenance meant we didn’t encounter leftover poop on our walks. As far as we could tell no one left their dogs unattended either - no barking dogs, just friendly pooches.
The tent sites are located in the mown, grassy areas back a little from the sites with hookups. Several people used tents or other setups in the rv sites so they had water and power. Lots of space.
The views are spectacular. The little store has basic goodies and some T-shirts. You can get ice and wood there. Free wi-fi available. The hosts are friendly and do a fine job maintaining those surprise, fabulous flower beds (lambs ear, daisies, hollyhocks, lavender, mullein, sunflowers). The showers are basic and included in the park fee, as are the hot pool and swimming pool.
The pool! It is clean and warm (around body temp). They drain it each night so the water is fresh and inviting. They have dressing rooms and a separate shower/bathroom space as well as a covered, gravel sitting area. When we were there it was quiet with no more than half a dozen people at a time - not a splashy, loud, crowded place because it’s summer and the Salmon River is right there; plus, many people went out (respectfully, slowly, quietly) on dirt bikes or ATVs for most of the day.
The RV campgrounds in the town of Challis were right along the highway and I would only stay there if I had no other choice (but this is central Idaho and i have a million choices . . .).
This is not a corporate, squeeze-them-in-there place. It is family run, spacious and well cared for. Challis Hot Springs is just far enough out of town to feel a little wild but close enough to go get supplies and the best sweet potato fries and local burger ever (Y Inn - but that’s a different review).
VGER would stay here again
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Amenities
Hookups
- 30 Amp
- 20 Amp
- water
- dry camping
- Partial Hookups
Connectivity
- wifi: free
Recreation
- fishing
- horseshoes
- hot tub
- OHV
- picnic area
- playground
- recreation trail
- swimming beach
- swimming pool: heated
- water access
Site Amenities
- big rig
- fire ring
- picnic table
- pull thru
- trash at site
Facilities
- dump station
- firewood
- general store
- group sites
- ADA Accessible
- horse corral
- hot tub
- recycle
- restrooms: flush
- showers
- swimming pool: heated
- trash
- water available
Pets
- pets
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