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Pole Flat Campground

Pole Flat Campground is a first-come, first-served USDA Forest Service campground located 3 miles up Yankee Fork Road from Highway 75, offering affordable camping ($10/night) with sites suitable for RVs and trailers up to 32 feet.

The hillside location provides scenic views of the Salmon River and historic dredge ponds, with amenities including picnic tables, fire rings, hand-pumped drinking water, and vault toilets, making it a convenient base for accessing fishing, hiking, and scenic drives through the Salmon-Challis National Forest and nearby historic mining sites.


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