Land of the Yankee Fork State Park and Historic Area

10/02/2026

As we near the end of the park's peak season and the temperature begins to drop, we will be closing the RV dump stations at the Interpretive Center and the Challis Hot Springs Campground once temperatures are consistently at or below freezing. In addition, the potable water system at the Challis Hot Springs Campground will be winterized for the season when temperatures are consistently at or below freezing. Please stay tuned for updates. Thank You.

09/11/2026

The big pool at the Challis Hot Springs will be closed from 12:45pm until 1:45pm on Sunday September 13th. The little pool will remain open.

08/21/2026

Apply online at https://parksandrecreation.idaho.gov/seasonal-employment-idaho-state-parks/ or come in the Interpretive Center at 24424 HWY 75, Challis, ID to grab an application.

08/21/2026

The 17th Annual "Ride the Bayhorse" event was a success! Trail riders from around the west gathered at Land of the Yankee Fork State Park for a day of mountainous adventure. Lots of miles were ridden with stops made along the way providing interpretive information, and lunch at Bayhorse Ghost Town.

08/08/2026

08/08/2026

Public Information: A section of trail 4052 along Beardsley Creek that was previously designated as 50" or less has been converted to a 80" Jeep trail designation. This trail ties Bayhorse Ghost Town into the remaining portion of road 4052 to Garden Creek. In addition, trail 4260 has been converted to an 80" Jeep trail designation. This provides route access from Bayhorse Lakes over Ramshorn Mountain into road 4052 leading to Garden Creek. This provides additional trail connectivity between Bayhorse Ghost Town and Challis, ID for over 50" OHV users.

4159 and 4096 remain 50" or less OHV trails and oversized OHV usage is illegal. If you have questions, please call Land of the Yankee Fork State Park at (208) 879-5244. Thank You.

08/07/2026

Come out to Land of the Yankee Fork State Park for the 17th Annual "Ride the Bayhorse" OHV Riding Event! Enjoy a day filled with trail riding and learn about the local mining history along the way. Lunch including hamburgers, hot dogs, and drinks will be provided at Bayhorse Ghost Town during the event. There will be routes that accommodate oversize OHVs during the event.

07/24/2026

Land of the Yankee Fork State Park staff and volunteers have been out doing trail work throughout the Land of the Yankee Fork area. This work allows the trails to remain open and safe to the public. We would also like to welcome Park Ranger Joe Blackburn back to Land of the Yankee Fork State Park, we are glad to have you!