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Land of the Yankee Fork State Park Photo

Land of the Yankee Fork State Park

Mailing Address
Box 1086
Challis, ID 83226

Street Address
Hwy 75 & Hwy 93
Challis, ID 83226
  • Phone: (208) 879-5244
  • Fax: (208) 879-5243
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Nearest City: Challis
Location: Central Idaho, S. of Challis
Directions: From Challis travel S. on Hwy 75 approximately 2 miles. The Interpretive Center is at the junction of Hwy 75 and 93. To other sites travel S. on Hwy 75 to Custer. See location map below.

Information

The Land of the Yankee Fork State Park brings to life Idaho’s frontier mining history. This State Park is part of the larger Land of the Yankee Fork Historic Area located in scenic central Idaho. Managed by the Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation, the Salmon-Challis National Forest and the Challis District of the Bureau of Land Management this historic area provides unique historical interpretation and many recreational opportunities. At the Yankee Fork Visitor Center near Challis there are museum exhibits, a gold panning station, audiovisual programs, and friendly personnel to provide information on local mining history and area attractions. Also of interest are the ghost towns of Bonanza, Custer and Bayhorse, the Yankee Fork Gold Dredge, the Custer Motorway and the Challis Bison Jump. Land of the Yankee Fork provides outstanding trail opportunities from hiking and biking trails, to motorised ATV and Motorbike trails. Camping in the National Forest and BLM lands is varied as well with both primitive and developed campsites available There is truly something for everyone at Land of the Yankee Fork State Park and Historic Area!

Season: Summer
Hours: Visitor Center 9am-5pm Thursdays through Sunday's except open on State Holidays through Labor Day. The Visitor Center will be open weekends through October 15th.

Fees: Bayhorse Townsite and the Yankee Fork Visitor Center are subject to the $5.00/vehicle day use fee. You can also use the $35.00 State Park annual passport window sticker. Donations are cheerfully accepted at all LYF sites!

Facilities

Dump Station , Gift Shop , Handicap Access , Instruction , Motor Coach Parking , Parking , Restrooms , Vault Toilets , Visitor Center

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Land of the Yankee Fork State Park
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