Courier Gulch (FR 70109) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho

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Courier Gulch (FR 70109) in ID

USFS
6,422 ft
Maps
RUTTED
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AT&TNONE
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Rules not confirmed

U.S. Forest Service administers this ground -- we don't have a verified rule for this spot.

A 0.9-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Blaine County, ID. The road is open seasonally, May 1 to November 30.

All 0.9 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (0.9 miles). Climbs 690 ft over 0.9 miles -- sustained grades near 24%, with pitches to 27%. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Secluded here -- the nearest through road is 3.0 miles off. Johnstone Peak stands 3,480 ft above the site, 4.4 miles north. Hyndman Creek runs 1.0 mi off. The nearest town, Sun Valley, is 4.2 mi off.

September normals 4669°F, 1.2″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Fire restrictions

Set by U.S. Forest Service. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.

fs.usda.gov