Custer #1 Campground (No. 1)

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Head out for the roadside Custer #1 Campground to revel in the beauty of Idaho’s Salmon-Challis National Forest, and remind yourself of the simpler life.

It’s not hard to relax in the low-key, quiet atmosphere of this charming little campground, but if you’re looking for an even slower pace of living, check out the nearby 19th-century boomtown of Custer. Historic relics of the pioneer days are on display at the museum in town, while hikes and fishing are the main attractions out in the forest.
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