Chatcolet CCC Picnic and Camping Area

Chatcolet CCC Picnic and Camping Area is a campground and picnic site in Benewah County, Idaho, built with rustic wooden structures and stonework that blend into the surrounding forest. The property offers tent sites, picnic tables, fire rings, and sheltered cooking areas for day visitors and overnight guests.

The site was built in the 1930s by the Civilian Conservation Corps as part of President Roosevelt's New Deal employment program. This CCC project was one of many efforts to develop recreation areas and protect forest resources during the Great Depression.

The National Park Service rustic architecture style incorporates local materials and traditional construction methods throughout the camping and picnic grounds.

The area is accessible via a scenic road that connects several recreation areas and provides different vantage points throughout the region. Visitors should be prepared for changing weather conditions and confirm current accessibility, as seasonal variations may affect operating conditions.

The site displays original CCC-era details still visible today, including handcrafted wooden elements and stone walls built by local workers. These hand-built structures show the skilled workmanship and local materials that workers used during the economic crisis of that period.