Chemeketan Campground

Chemeketan Campground sits near the headwaters of the Salmon River, at the foot of the Sawtooth Mountain Range. This site is part of the Sawtooth National Recreation Area, where outdoor activities abound. The Salmon River offers excellent fishing for rainbow trout, westslope cutthroat trout and occasional hybrid cutbows and bull trout. The Idaho Centennial Trail can be easily accessed nearby, and Alturas, Perkins, Pettit and Yellowbelly Lakes are close at hand, with fishing, canoeing and hiking. An estimated 750 miles of trails crisscross the valley and surrounding mountains. This campground is reached via dirt road, and visitors must ford a stream before reaching the site. Trucks, RVs and cars with higher clearance should have no trouble crossing the stream. The campground offers one group site that can accommodate up to 150 people; if it is not reserved, it is available as a group site or as individual sites on a first come, first served basis. Vault toilets, tables and grills are provided. Chemeketan is a secluded, peaceful campground situated among lodgepole pines, which provide partial shade. Rugged peaks of the Sawtooth Range surround the area and the Salmon River flows at the campground's edge. Temperatures are cool, with an average summer high of 78 degrees and a low of 40 degrees. Popular area events include an Arts and Crafts Fair in July, and Wagon Days, Salmon Festival, Quilt Fair and Fireman's Ball in September.