Joe T. Fallini Recreation Site

Overview

The Joseph T. Fallini Campground, situated on the banks of the Mackay Reservoir, is the only recreational site in Challis Field Office that offers full RV hookups and features a diversity of other facilities. This scenic area has a gorgeous view of the Lost River Range and offers recreational opportunities such as boating in the summer and ice fishing in late winter. 

Mackay Reservoir offers a boat ramp providing access to the reservoir for jet skiing, water skiing and sailing . Other boat launches along the reservoir (and one downstream of the dam) are also available.

Recreation

Vistiors can engage in a variety of recreation opportunities including (ice) fishing, camping, picnicking, wildlife viewing, nature walking, boating, and star-gazing. 

Facilities

Vistiors can engage in a variety of recreation opportunities including (ice) fishing, camping, picnicking, wildlife viewing, nature walking, boating, and star-gazing. 

Natural Features

This site resides on the banks on Mackay Reservoir surrounded by the Lost River Range to the east and Knob Mountains to the west.

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For facility specific information, please call (208) 879-6200.

Nearby Attractions

  • Mackay Mine Hill Historical Self-Guided Tour
  • Borah Peak Wilderness Study Area
  • Borah Peak Trailhead
  • Big Lost River 
  • Chilly Slough Wildlife Conservation Area
  • Lost River Museum
  • Craters of the Moon National Monument  
  • Lower Cedar Creek Waterfall

Photos

Campsite on the reservoir.
Campsite on the reservoir.
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Ice fishing huts on the reservoir.
Ice fishing huts on the reservoir.
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Overview of campground with Lost River Range in background.
Overview of campground with Lost River Range in background.
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Campsite on the reservoir.
Campsite on the reservoir.
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Campsite on the reservoir.
Campsite on the reservoir.
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Ice fishing huts on the reservoir.
Ice fishing huts on the reservoir.
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Overview of campground with Lost River Range in background.
Overview of campground with Lost River Range in background.
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Campsite on the reservoir.
Campsite on the reservoir.
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Campsite on the reservoir.
Campsite on the reservoir.
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Ice fishing huts on the reservoir.
Ice fishing huts on the reservoir.
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Overview of campground with Lost River Range in background.
Overview of campground with Lost River Range in background.
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Campsite on the reservoir.
Campsite on the reservoir.
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Adventure is at Your Fingertips

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Activities

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BOATING
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CAMPING
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DAY USE AREA
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ICE FISHING
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NON-MOTORIZED BOATING
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WATER ACCESS
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WATER SPORTS
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WILDLIFE VIEWING
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FISHING

Addresses

PO Box 817
Challis
Idaho
83226
721 E Main Ave
Challis
Idaho
83226

Geographic Coordinates

43.961372, -113.679516

Directions

North of Mackay, Idaho and south of Challis, Idaho. Travel north from Mackay on Highway 93 for approximately 6 miles. The site is on the west side of the highway and has a view of the spectacular Mt. McCaleb in the Lost River Range

Fees

This is fee site, and payment for camping and use of amenities is required. These fees stay with this recreation site and are used for enhancing and maintaining recreation facilities and opportunities.