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Bonanza Ccc Group Campground

Salmon-Challis National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking

Location: CHALLIS, ID, ID

Price: From $20 per night

Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)

Season: Memorial Day through Labor Day

Bonanza CCC Group Campground is located nine miles up the scenic and historic Yankee Fork drainage. It is approximately 23 miles from Stanley, Idaho, at an elevation of 6,500 feet.The Yankee Fork provides good fishing for rainbow trout, cutthroat trout and whitefish. Many miles of trails crisscross the area, including the West Fork of Yankee Fork, Crimson Lake Trail and Lightning Creek Trail.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Electric Hookups, Camp Host, Fishing

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/bonanza-ccc-group-campground to be notified when sites open up.

Bonanza CCC Group Campground offers scenic access to the historic Yankee Fork drainage with excellent fishing for rainbow trout, cutthroat trout, and whitefish. The area features numerous hiking trails including West Fork of Yankee Fork, Crimson Lake Trail, and Lightning Creek Trail with trailheads near the campground.

Wildlife alert: Bald Eagles, Mountain Goats, American Beavers, Mule Deer, and Mountain Bluebirds have been documented in the area.

Insider tips for Bonanza Ccc Group Campground: Book early as this is a federal campground with limited availability Trailheads for Crimson Lake Trail and Lightning Creek Trail are not far from the campground Campground is located at 6,500 feet elevation in scenic Yankee Fork drainage

Skip Bonanza Ccc Group Campground if: You need RV hookups - no hookups available at most sites. You're visiting outside Memorial Day through Labor Day - campground is closed seasonally. You have a non-self-contained RV - only suitable for self-contained RVs.

Best time to visit Bonanza Ccc Group Campground: Memorial Day - Labor Day — Official operating season for the campground.

Nearby campgrounds: Upper O’Brien Campground (Stanley, ID), Lower O’Brien Campground (Stanley, ID), Riverside Campground (Id) (Stanley, ID), Mormon Bend Campground (Stanley, ID).

Cell Phone Coverage at Bonanza Ccc Group Campground

Cell signal at Bonanza Ccc Group Campground (CHALLIS, ID): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.

    Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.

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    Bonanza Ccc Group Campground

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    CHALLIS, ID, ID★ 4 (0 reviews)From $20/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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    Bonanza CCC Group Campground is located nine miles up the scenic and historic Yankee Fork drainage. It is approximately 23 miles from Stanley, Idaho, at an elevation of 6,500 feet.The Yankee Fork provides good fishing for rainbow trout, cutthroat trout and whitefish. Many miles of trails crisscross the area, including the West Fork of Yankee Fork, Crimson Lake Trail and Lightning Creek Trail.

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    Verified facts

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    Check-in2:00 PM
    Check-out12:00 PM
    SeasonMemorial Day through Labor Day
    Stay limit14 days
    Max RV45 ft
    HookupsNo hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
    CampfiresAllowed
    Max/site6 people

    Amenities

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    Fire RingsDrinking WaterFishing
    Recreation
    Picnic TablesElectric Hookups
    Family & Pets
    Vault ToiletsCamp Host

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    CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

    Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

    Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
    Skip it if:✕ You need RV hookups - no hookups available at most sites✕ You're visiting outside Memorial Day through Labor Day - campground is closed seasonally✕ You have a non-self-contained RV - only suitable for self-contained RVs

    Insider tips & when to go

    CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

    Book early as this is a federal campground with limited availability

    Trailheads for Crimson Lake Trail and Lightning Creek Trail are not far from the campground

    Campground is located at 6,500 feet elevation in scenic Yankee Fork drainage

    Best: Memorial Day - Labor Day

    Official operating season for the campground

    Things to do nearby

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    Cell signal

    FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
    T-Mobile
    4G · 0%
    Verizon
    4G · 0%
    AT&T
    4G · 0%

    FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

    Wildlife nearby

    iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
    Alert: Bald Eagles, Mountain Goats, American Beavers, Mule Deer, and Mountain Bluebirds have been documented in the area.

    Location

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    208-879-4100· Salmon-Challis National Forest
    Getting there →

    From Highway 75, turn onto Yankee Fork Road (Forest Road 013) at Sunbeam Dam overlook. Travel approximately seven miles north on Yankee Fork Road and turn left at the Bonanza Guard Station onto Forest Road 074. Continue for approximately half a mile to the campground.

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    Pro tips

    • Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Salmon-Challis National Forest fills fast in peak season.
    • Check current road conditions at Salmon-Challis National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.

    Frequently asked questions

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    How much does Bonanza Ccc Group Campground cost per night?+
    Bonanza Ccc Group Campground costs $20 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
    What season is Bonanza Ccc Group Campground open?+
    Bonanza Ccc Group Campground is open Memorial Day through Labor Day. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
    Does Bonanza Ccc Group Campground have hookups?+
    No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
    What is the maximum RV length at Bonanza Ccc Group Campground?+
    Bonanza Ccc Group Campground can accommodate RVs up to 45 feet.
    How do I make reservations at Bonanza Ccc Group Campground?+
    Bonanza Ccc Group Campground is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
    What is the cell service like at Bonanza Ccc Group Campground?+
    According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Bonanza Ccc Group Campground is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
    What season is Bonanza Ccc Group Campground open, and what are check-in times?+
    Bonanza Ccc Group Campground is open Memorial Day through Labor Day. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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    $20 /night★ 4 (0)
    SeasonMemorial Day through Labor Day
    Check-in2:00 PM
    Check-out12:00 PM
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