Thatcher Campground
Thatcher Campground
Thatcher Campground is a small, rustic 5-site campground located 15 miles northwest of Stanley on Highway 21 in the Salmon-Challis National Forest, offering first-come, first-served camping for tents and RVs up to 32 feet with basic amenities including picnic tables, fire rings, vault toilets, and hand-pump water.
The campground overlooks scenic Capehorn meadows and provides excellent wildlife viewing opportunities for moose, elk, and birds in nearby wetlands, though it lacks cell service, hookups, and dumpsters.
The campground typically operates late May through Labor Day, weather permitting.
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