Smith Mt L.O. (FR 50113) in ID -- Camping Rules & Access
Smith Mt L.O. (FR 50113) in ID
Road corridorPayette NF, Council Ranger District
28 mi from McCall
Maps 7,642 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.
Stay limit: 14 days · within 30 days · then move 5 mi · does not apply within the Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness
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Road Access
Difficult
- All 0.7 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Near Smith Mountain.
- Estimated climb: 350 ft over 0.7 miles through 6 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 18% and pitches to 21%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side.
- Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.
- Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
Known camping along this road at mile 0: .
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- Lake Winifred lies 0.9 mi off.
Climate averages
October normals 26–46°F, 3.3″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.