Custer district, Idaho, United States

Places to visit near Challis

Challis is a town in Custer district, Idaho, United States, home to about 1,043 people. Within 50 km by road there are 50 places to visit — 44 hill stations & viewpoints, 4 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 1 wildlife, forests & gardens and 1 waterfalls. The must-see places are White Mountain West (28 km), Sullivan Lake (45 km) and Jimmy Smith Lake (50 km).

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Challis, Idaho
Challis, Custer district, Idaho, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Challis at a glance

Location
Custer district, Idaho, United States
Population
about 1,043
Coordinates
44.5046° N, 114.2317° W
Places within 50 km
50 (3 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs

Top places to visit near Challis

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Challis: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Challis

155 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Challis. The closest is Blue Mountain (8 km); the best-known is White Mountain West (28 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Challis

41 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Challis. The closest is Mosquito Flat Dam (20 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Challis

6 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Challis. The closest is Salmon-Challis National Forest (19 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Waterfalls near Challis

2 waterfalls within 100 km of Challis. The closest is Idaho Falls, Idaho (46 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Challis

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 81 km on the road.

  1. Start in Challis
  2. 8 km Blue Mountain · viewpoint, Custer
  3. 9 km Germer Park · viewpoint, Custer
  4. 11 km Keystone Mountain · viewpoint, Custer
  5. 25 km White Mountain West · viewpoint, Custer
  6. 13 km Corkscrew Mountain · viewpoint, Custer
  7. 15 km Back to Challis

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From travellers near Challis

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How to reach Challis

    All places near Challis by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Challis by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints44155Blue Mountain (8 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs441Mosquito Flat Dam (20 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens16Salmon-Challis National Forest (19 km)
    Other attractions04Goldbug Hot Springs (63 km)
    Waterfalls12Idaho Falls, Idaho (46 km)
    Caves01Water Well (51 km)
    Churches01Mount Church (80 km)

    Challis: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Challis?

    White Mountain West (viewpoint, about 28 km), Blue Mountain (viewpoint, about 8 km), Germer Park (viewpoint, about 15 km), Keystone Mountain (viewpoint, about 15 km), Corkscrew Mountain (viewpoint, about 15 km), Grouse Peak (peak, about 16 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Challis?

    50 places on Spotwander: 44 hill stations & viewpoints, 4 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 1 sanctuary, 1 waterfall.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Challis?

    Blue Mountain, about 8 km by road; Germer Park (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Challis?

    Mosquito Flat Dam, about 20 km by road; Challis Creek Dam (29 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Challis?

    Salmon-Challis National Forest, about 19 km by road; Challis National Forest (63 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Challis?

    Start in Challis, visit Blue Mountain, then Germer Park, then Keystone Mountain, then White Mountain West, then Corkscrew Mountain, and drive back — about 81 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Challis?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Towns near Challis

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Challis’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Challis on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.