Land of the Yankee Fork State Park near Challis introduces Idaho mining history through its interpretive center and separate historic sites.
Plan your visit
24424 Highway 75, Challis, Idaho 83226
- Admission
- Center: $2 adult, $1 student, $5 family; vehicle/day-use fees may also apply
- Hours
- Interpretive center Wed–Sun 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; closed Mon–Tue
- Parking
- Parking arrangements need confirmation
- Restrooms
- Accessible restroom identified by the park
- Access
- Accessible museum, restroom and designated trail
- Setting
- Both
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🌳 Amenities & Features
- ⛏️ Mining-history exhibits
- 🪙 Gold-panning station
- 🏚️ Bayhorse ghost town
- 🥾 Historic interpretive routes
- ♨️ Separate Challis Hot Springs unit
💡 Good to Know
- Start at the interpretive center for route guidance. Bayhorse, Custer and the Yankee Fork dredge are separate stops with their own seasonal access.
- The hot springs and campground are separate from the center. Confirm the destination, road conditions and additional charges before traveling.
Listing review date: 2026-10-15