Idaho · Camping

Sheepeater Campsite

May–Jun, Aug–Sep
best months

Is Sheepeater Campsite open right now?

Alert in the area

The Forest Service lists an alert for Salmon-Challis National Forest.

As of · Source: USFS · Salmon-Challis National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

  • At 5,103 ft
  • Frank Church-River of No Return WildernessMiddle Fork Ranger District · Salmon-Challis National Forest

Sheepeater Campsite is a campground in Idaho at about 5,103 feet. It is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

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  • Best time to go · May–Jun, Aug–Sep

    Best time to visit Sheepeater Campsite

    Best months: May–June and August–September. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      34° / 16°

      10 wet

    2. Feb

      40° / 18°

      8 wet

    3. Mar

      50° / 25°

      10 wet

    4. Apr

      57° / 31°

      11 wet

    5. May

      67° / 38°

      12 wet

    6. Jun

      75° / 44°

      11 wet

    7. Jul

      86° / 48°

      6 wet

    8. Aug

      85° / 46°

      5 wet

    9. Sep

      76° / 39°

      6 wet

    10. Oct

      61° / 31°

      8 wet

    11. Nov

      43° / 23°

      11 wet

    12. Dec

      33° / 15°

      11 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Middle Fork Lodge, ID, 11 mi away at 4,480 ft. The station sits about 600 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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