Sightseeing
Land of Yankee Fork State Park
24424 State Hwy 75Explore local mining history close to town.
Grab some sandwiches at the 7C Junction and head west on Highway 75 towards Stanley and turn off the highway when you reach Sunbeam and head up the Yankee Fork of the Salmon River. The Dredge and the remains of the historic mining town of Bonanza and Custer will be found a few miles up the road. Continue on the road past Custer and the Custer Motorway (summer and early fall travel only) will bring you back to Challis.
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Yankee Fork Gold Dredge
300 Yankee Fork RdGrab some sandwiches at the 7C Junction and head west on Highway 75 towards Stanley and turn off the highway when you reach Sunbeam and head up the Yankee Fork of the Salmon River. The Dredge and the remains of the historic mining town of Bonanza and Custer will be found a few miles up the road. Continue on the road past Custer and the Custer Motorway (summer and early fall travel only) will bring you back to Challis.
The south peak of the iconic Twin Peaks is home to one of the many fire lookouts in Idaho. To road to the top is narrow and rocky. It is a great trip but make sure your vehicle is suitable for the trip.
Twin Peaks South
The south peak of the iconic Twin Peaks is home to one of the many fire lookouts in Idaho. To road to the top is narrow and rocky. It is a great trip but make sure your vehicle is suitable for the trip.
Goldbug Hot Springs
Nice little hike and we’ll worth it!
Borah Peak
Great ATV ride. Perfect for wide machines.
Perfect place to start or end your day in Challis. Large soaking pools available for adults (18 and over) who are not registered guests.
6 locals recommend
Challis Hot Springs
5025 Hot Springs RdPerfect place to start or end your day in Challis. Large soaking pools available for adults (18 and over) who are not registered guests.
Take a day trip to beautiful Sun Valley Idaho over Trail Creek Summit. On this amazing road you will drive through the heart of the Pioneer Mtns reaching the 7896’ Trail Creek Summit before you drop into Sun Valley. Part of the summit road is single lane dirt road open May-November.
Trail Creek Road
Take a day trip to beautiful Sun Valley Idaho over Trail Creek Summit. On this amazing road you will drive through the heart of the Pioneer Mtns reaching the 7896’ Trail Creek Summit before you drop into Sun Valley. Part of the summit road is single lane dirt road open May-November.
The Sawmill Station
21855 State Hwy 75Rent a UTV side by side and experience Custer County off the highway.
This fresh water spring is privately owned and maintained but you are welcome to stop by and fill up your water bottle.
355 Challis Creek Rd
This fresh water spring is privately owned and maintained but you are welcome to stop by and fill up your water bottle.
Shopping
White Cloud Market
Locally owned health food food store selling organic and local goods.
The Hub
601 Main StAwesome thrift shop ran by local volunteers. All proceeds are reinvested into the community.
Challis Floral and Gifts
1051 Main StThe name says it all!
The Bent Rod Outdoors
811 US-93The Bent Rod has what you need for fishing, hiking, camping and more.
The Front Porch
821 US-93Need an Idaho or Challis souvenir? The 7C Junction has a large selection of t-shirts, hoodies, and other memorabilia.
S&W Junction
U.S. 93Need an Idaho or Challis souvenir? The 7C Junction has a large selection of t-shirts, hoodies, and other memorabilia.
Maddog Gallery
632 Main StPick up some locally crafted souvenirs and gifts.