Thatcher Campground

CampgroundPaid81 km from Idaho City, Idaho

Plot of OpenStreetMap data

Fee: Paid
Website: fs.usda.gov/r04/salmon-challis/recreation/thatcher-campground

Five first-come sites accept RVs and trailers up to 32 feet. Vault toilets, hand-pump drinking water, tables, fire rings and grills are provided; camper utility hookups are unavailable.

Water and dump stations nearby

Potable water
water closed in October · Water fill station, near Idaho City · Fee not recorded
Thatcher Campground also records a tap, usually for campers; the nearest public one is shown.
More water fill stations nearby
58 mi from Thatcher Campground, in a straight lineDirections to water closed in October in Google Maps (opens in a new tab)
RV dump station
Service point near Challis · Fee not recorded
More RV dump stations nearby
57 mi from Thatcher Campground, in a straight lineDirections to Service point near Challis in Google Maps (opens in a new tab)

Straight-line distance from Thatcher Campground. From OpenStreetMap: "fee not recorded" means no fee is tagged, not that it's free.

Recreation.gov

Book Thatcher Campground on Recreation.gov

This campground is just off Highway 21, and tucked back into the trees, overlooking beautiful Capehorn meadows. Walk across the street to overlook a marshy wetland, a hangout for breakfasting moose, elk, and a variety of birds. Each of the 5 sites is equipped with picnic tables and fire rings with cooking grills.…

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Data: Recreation.gov (RIDB), provided by federal agencies, updated October 13, 2026. Not endorsed by Recreation.gov or the U.S. Government.

Services & facilities

Drinking waterYes
Waste disposalNot recorded
ElectricityNo
ToiletsYes
ShowersNot recorded
Wi-FiNot recorded
Dogs allowedNot recorded
Wheelchair accessNot recorded
BBQYes
Caravans allowedYes
Motorhomes allowedYes

"Not recorded" means OpenStreetMap has no tag for it yet, not that it's missing.

Prices & opening

A fee is charged. Opening hours are not recorded. Check current prices on their website.

Getting there (GPS, access, height)

GPS coordinates

44.36681, -115.14717

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No height limit recorded. Check access and signage on arrival.

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