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Chemeketan Campground

Chemeketan Campground is a remote group campground accommodating up to 150 people in a lodgepole pine forest at the Salmon River headwaters, accessible via a 3-mile dirt road (Forest Road 215) that requires stream fording and high-clearance vehicles.

The campground offers first-come, first-served individual sites when group sites aren't reserved, with basic amenities including restrooms and picnic tables, but no potable water (visitors must bring their own).

Located near the Idaho Centennial Trail and alpine lakes, it's ideal for groups seeking solitude and mountain scenery, though its remote access and seasonal operation (late May through September 21) require advance planning.


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