The Custer County Commissioners have decided to close county offices for the full day on December 24th. This decision aligns with the Executive Order from President Trump and Governor Little’s announcement granting all state agencies December 24th through the 26th off.
The Custer County Courthouse will be closed from December 24 through December 26, 2025. We will reopen for normal business hours on Monday, December 29th. Have a safe and happy holiday season.
Merry Christmas!
Historical and scenic Custer County, founded in 1881 and located in Central Idaho, has a population of 4,368 and an area of 4,938 sq. miles. Its landscape consists of arid desert, flat green valleys, and rugged rocky peaks and contains the highest mountain in Idaho, Mount Borah at 12,662 ft.
The County seat is Challis, with a population of just over 1,000. Other towns include Mackay, Stanley, and Clayton. Custer County relies on ranching, mining, and tourism as its main resources.
Custer County contains much of the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness and the famous Salmon River as well as the Sawtooth National Recreation Area.