Butterfield Road (FR 70401) in ID -- Camping Rules & Access
Butterfield Road (FR 70401) in ID
Dispersed camping corridorSawtooth NF, Sawtooth National Recreation Area
13 mi from Ketchum
Maps 6,902 ft
Designated sites only
Motor-vehicle season 5/1–11/30
VerizonNONE
AT&TNONE
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StarlinkGOOD
Road Access
Difficult
- All 2.8 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Near Russian John Warm Spring.
- Estimated climb: 1,800 ft over 2.8 miles through 9 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 20% and pitches to 36%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side.
Setting
Fairly secluded
- Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.2 miles off.
- Easley Peak stands 4,214 ft above the map pin, 3.5 miles north.
- Anderson Creek runs 0.3 mi off.
Climate averages
October normals 24–54°F, 1.8″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.