Copper Basin Guard Station is a national park campground at Salmon-Challis National Forest in Custer County, Idaho. Reservations are managed through Recreation.gov. Campsite Tonight watches Salmon-Challis National Forest around the clock and automatically adds an open site to your Recreation.gov cart the moment a cancellation appears — so you just check out.
Copper Basin Guard Station is in very high demand — sites here routinely sell out well in advance. Cancellations are often the best way in, which is exactly what Campsite Tonight watches for.
The campground accommodates RVs and trailers up to 40 ft.
Other campgrounds at Salmon-Challis National Forest include Loristica Group Campground.
Total reservations in June — 2023: 5 · 2024: 7 · 2025: 10
Address
Mackay, Idaho
Coordinates
43.8092, -113.8431
Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open.

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