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Pole Flat Campground

Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping costs Single Site: $10 per night. Pole Flat Campground is a National Forest campground near Stanley, Idaho.

First-come, first-served

National Forest · Stanley, Idaho

National Forest
Managed by

Pole Flat 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
Single Site: $10 per night

Source: apps.fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-30

What's there

  • ✓ Toilets
  • ✓ Potable water
  • ✓ Fire rings

On site: Toilets, potable water, and fire rings.

Access and cell service

Elevation
6,158 ft

44.3038, -114.7195 in Custer. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Pole Flat Campground?

No. Pole Flat 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 Pole Flat Campground?

Camping at Pole Flat Campground costs Single Site: $10 per night.

Is there drinking water at Pole Flat Campground?

Yes, Pole Flat Campground has potable water. It also has toilets.

Who manages Pole Flat Campground?

Pole Flat Campground is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around Pole Flat Campground

Hot springs and swimming nearby

swimholesmap.com · within 30 miles

Nearest to Pole Flat Campground, in straight-line miles: Sunbeam Hot Springs (hot spring, 2.9 miles), Redfish Lake (swimming hole, 15 miles), and Boat Box Hot Springs (hot spring, 25 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.

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More campgrounds: camping near Stanley and campgrounds in Custer.

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First-come, first-served Single Site: $10 per night
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