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Thatcher Campground

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

First-come, first-served

National Forest · Stanley, Idaho

National Forest
Managed by

Thatcher 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
6,606 ft

44.3682, -115.1454 in Custer. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Thatcher Campground?

No. Thatcher 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 Thatcher Campground?

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

Is there drinking water at Thatcher Campground?

Yes, Thatcher Campground has potable water. It also has toilets.

Who manages Thatcher Campground?

Thatcher Campground is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around Thatcher Campground

Hot springs and swimming nearby

swimholesmap.com · within 30 miles

Nearest to Thatcher Campground, in straight-line miles: Redfish Lake (swimming hole, 20 miles), Sunbeam Hot Springs (hot spring, 21 miles), and Kirkham Hot Springs (hot spring, 28 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.

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More campgrounds: camping near Stanley and campgrounds in Custer.

Sources

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