Thatcher Campground
Stanley, Idaho · 6,617 ft · In Salmon-Challis National Forest
Aerial view · USGS / USDA NAIP · Public domain · source
At a glance
4 of 8 facts known · Forest Service data, checked Oct 3, 2026
- Elevation
- 6,617 ft (2,017 m)6,617 ft2,017 m
- Land
- Challis National Forest
U.S. Forest Service
Amenities
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- Caravan / RV sites
- Drinking water
- Picnic tables
- Toilets
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About
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. The campground accommodates trailers and motorhomes up to 32 feet and has vault toilets and hand pumps for drinking water. Although there are no full hookups, the campground will fit trailers and RV's up to 32 feet long.
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Cell service
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- AT&TNo coverage on FCC map
- T-MobileNo coverage on FCC map
Cell service at Thatcher Campground: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- WedSunny, 1% chance of rain56°22°
- ThuSunny61°24°
- FriSunny66°27°
- SatSunny61°28°
- SunSunny60°29°
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4 OpenStreetMap entries in Stanley share one park. They may be individual sites of a single campground. Suggest a merge
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Location and contact
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