Monte Cristo Campsite

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Venture a little bit off the beaten path, okay, maybe a more than a little bit, for some serious lone ranger camping out at the Monte Cristo Campground.

After bumping 23 miles along the dirt forest road (high clearance vehicles are recommended) from the town of Sunbeam, you’ll be crying out “Jackpot!” when you see your new digs for the night. With privacy at its finest (really, we mean no neighbors in sight), you’ll be a free to explore the forests of the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness to your heart’s desire.
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  • SawtoothMonkey
  • The river from the view of the hot springs
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SawtoothMonkey

3 sites · RVs, Tents3 acres · Lowman, ID
The Sawtooth Monkey is a fictional character who lives in the Sawtooth mountains in Idaho, this creature is a crossbreed of a salmon and baby Bigfoot. Breeding and divine intervention took place circa 1989 when the 1989 fire hit the SF region of the Payette river. Baby Bigfoot had no where to go but the river, he was saved by a school of salmon who by Deus ex machina and the Idaho river God, Beeraspirits transformed Bigfoot and the Alpha 15 pound papa salmon into the Sawtooth Monkey. When SM hit puberty he developed a skin condition and an appetite for coconuts. He is currently friendly but a nuisance, because of his skin problems he is known for stealing ointment, lotions and sunscreen. Also, because of his love for coconuts, he is known for steal those too. Should you confront or come in contact with this elusive creature, please don't feed him anything but coconuts.
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  • Salmon Gypsy B&B & Mini-Donkey Ranc
  • Salmon Gypsy B&B & Mini-Donkey Ranc
  • Salmon Gypsy B&B & Mini-Donkey Ranc
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Salmon Gypsy B&B & Mini-Donkey Ranc

2 sites · Lodging2 acres · Salmon, ID
Located on Idaho's Salmon River outside Salmon, ID, the Salmon Gypsy B and B and Mini-Donkey Ranch is two acres of heaven. The gypsy wagon is only 2 miles from the famous Goldbug Hot Springs trailhead. Enjoy the peace of this area just across the river from a working cattle ranch, 2.5 miles from the local bar and grill, 23 miles north to Salmon, and 35 miles south to Challis in the lovely unincorporated area of Elk Bend, Idaho. Enjoy hiking, rafting, fishing, biking, horseback riding and a visit with our mini-donkeys!
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$135
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  • Yellow Bus, Lime Creek
  • Yellow Bus, Lime Creek
  • Yellow Bus, Lime Creek
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Yellow Bus, Lime Creek

1 site · Lodging40 acres · Challis, ID
Stay in a school bus on a working micro farm with a comfy bed, heater and propane range. Passive solar shower available. Enjoy the pond, rock hunting, hiking, birds, and wildlife. Host cabin nearby. Bird, plant walks and farm tour with hosts available. A short drive to hot springs and river activities.
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$75
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