Reviews

For Challis Hot Springs Inc: What a beautiful campground! Large lawns of watered grass on several acres right on the Salmon River. There is a 50 meter pool at about 99 degrees and a smaller hot pool at about 106 degrees. We were there on a Saturday to Tuesday in mid July . Plenty of open space. Good WiFi. Tent space 21 is really nice fo a B van that does not need electricity. It’s where the hot water stream meets the river.

Posted Jul 26, 2022 by Jill from Arizona . This is the subjective opinion of a traveler and not of AllStays LLC.

For Challis Hot Springs Inc: Wonderful, clean, quiet, well run campground. Natural hot springs pools are great - naturally smooth stone bottoms are easy on the feet. Grounds are immaculately groomed and green. Level sites, graveled, with power and water. Dump station as you exit. The only downer is this little gem is closing supposedly in the Fall of 2022 and will be turned over to the state of Idaho to run as a state campground. Government never does anything well and over regulates with rules. Bet this will not be the same in a year. 😕

Posted Jul 19, 2022 by Greg Davis from Idaho. This is the subjective opinion of a traveler and not of AllStays LLC.

For Challis Hot Springs Inc: This place is cool! We did not have reservations, but they were able to get us in the dry camping area, which we prefer anyway. There were 3 rigs TOTAL for, my guess, 10 acres. Very reasonable price, with full access to the pools. The bottoms of the pools are river pebbles. Never seen that before. Highly recommend this place. We will stay there again, as it was a gem.

Posted Aug 14, 2020 by NorCal Travelers from California . This is the subjective opinion of a traveler and not of AllStays LLC.

For Challis Hot Springs Inc: This is an awesome little campground. The Salmon River runs along side of the campground, which is beautiful! Keep your eyes open for Mountain Sheep, they are close to the campground. We took a day trip to see Bayhorse, Bonanza and the Gold Dredge. It was so much fun learning about the history of the surrounding area. Wonderful place for family reunions or just a weekend get away.

Posted Aug 05, 2019 by Paul Packer from Idaho. This is the subjective opinion of a traveler and not of AllStays LLC.

For Challis Hot Springs Inc: 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).

Posted Jul 10, 2018 by Sena from Colorado. This is the subjective opinion of a traveler and not of AllStays LLC.

For Challis Hot Springs Inc: Nice rural campsites with space. Great hot pools. Town close with most services. Good area for wildlife, history, and scenery.
quiet, clean, comfortable, healpfull, relaxing.

Posted Feb 11, 2017 by Jon W from Calldwell, ID. This is the subjective opinion of a traveler and not of AllStays LLC.