Big Bayhorse Campground
Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping is free. Big Bayhorse Campground is a National Forest campground near Challis, Idaho.
First-come, first-served
- National Forest
- Managed by
Big Bayhorse Campground sits inside Salmon-Challis National Forest. Its dispersed-camping rule, ranger offices, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.
Getting a site
- Managed by
- National Forest
- Reservations
- None, first-come
- Fee
- Free
Source: apps.fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
What's there
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Fire rings
- ✕ Potable water
On site: Toilets and fire rings. No potable water.
Access and cell service
- Elevation
- 8,623 ft
44.4106, -114.3991 in Custer. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at Big Bayhorse Campground?
No. Big Bayhorse Campground is first-come, first-served: there is no reservation system, so arrive early to claim an open site.
How much does it cost to camp at Big Bayhorse Campground?
Camping at Big Bayhorse Campground is free.
Is there drinking water at Big Bayhorse Campground?
No. Big Bayhorse Campground has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.
Who manages Big Bayhorse Campground?
Big Bayhorse Campground is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Around Big Bayhorse Campground
Hot springs nearby
The nearest hot spring to Big Bayhorse Campground, in a straight line: Sunbeam Hot Springs (hot spring, 20 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.
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More campgrounds: camping near Challis and campgrounds in Custer.
Sources
- apps.fs.usda.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-30
- epqs.nationalmap.gov (elevationFt), accessed 2026-10-01