The 5 Best Nature & Parks in Challis, Idaho (ID)

August 12, 2021 Sheron Bogner

Challis is the largest city in Custer County, Idaho, United States. It is the county seat and its population was 1,081 at the 2010 census, up from 909 in 2000.
Restaurants in Challis

1. Challis Hot Springs

5025 Hotsprings Rd, Challis, ID 83226-4971 +1 208-879-4442 http://www.challishotsprings.com/
Excellent
73%
Good
17%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
2%
Terrible
6%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 105 reviews

Challis Hot Springs

Reviewed By 334kh

Warm sunshine, cooler temps, warm water, only a few others in the pool! Went in middle of the afternoon on Saturday! Very relaxing, beautiful scenery!

2. Land of the Yankee Fork State Park

Junction of US 93 and SH 75, Challis, ID 83226 +1 208-879-5244 http://parksandrecreation.idaho.gov/parks/land-yankee-fork
Excellent
53%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
13%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 15 reviews

Land of the Yankee Fork State Park

Reviewed By sfogirl

We were staying in Stanley, ID. This is an amazing Park and literally can take all day. We were there 9/19/20. The tours are closed as of Labor day, but still worth while. Several things to bear in mind. If you don't have hours to do the entire route (Stanley, through the park to Challis, and along the Salmon river scenic route back) focus on getting to Bonanza, Custer and seeing the Dredge. These roads aren't paved. Take a left at the Sunbeam Dam road and continue on to Bonanza, then the Yankee Mine Dredge, and then mining town of Custer which has homes, black smithing, etc.. That's everything to see. Starting in Challis is really a lot of extra time, and rough roads. Start on the other side. Beyond Custer - while very scenic - there really isn't anything mining oriented to see. There is a map which is VERY helpful but Trip Advisor won't allow links. Go to the Yankee Fork Dredge website. Then click on "directions". a jpeg map will come up. Enjoy!

3. Salmon-Challis National Forest

Challis, ID 83226 +1 208-756-5100 http://www.fs.usda.gov/scnf/
Excellent
33%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
33%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 3 reviews

Salmon-Challis National Forest

4. Sunbeam hot springs

Highway 75, Challis, ID
Excellent
20%
Good
80%
Satisfactory
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Poor
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Terrible
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4.0 based on 5 reviews

Sunbeam hot springs

Reviewed By ekologic - Troy, United States

Sitting in a river enjoying a natural hot spring never gets old. This place is fantastic. The pools range from red hot to river cold. There are many choice spots to bask in. The natural beauty is astounding. I spent and afternoon and early morning here and camped nearby. I will be back.

5. Bayhorse Lake

Bayshore Creek Road County Rd 051, Challis, ID 83226 http://parksandrecreation.idaho.gov
Excellent
0%
Good
67%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
33%
Overall Ratings

3.0 based on 3 reviews

Bayhorse Lake

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