Little Beaver Mine RD (FR 70427) in ID -- Camping Rules & Access
Little Beaver Mine RD (FR 70427) in ID
Road corridorSawtooth NF, Sawtooth National Recreation Area
27 mi from Ketchum
Maps 7,264 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.
Motor-vehicle season 5/1–11/30
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Road Access
Difficult
- All 3.4 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Near Abe's Armchair.
- Estimated climb: 1,500 ft over 3.4 miles, with sustained grades near 26% and pitches to 47%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side.
Setting
Fairly secluded
- Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.9 miles off.
- Little Beaver Creek runs 0.6 mi off.
- McDonald Peak stands 2,792 ft above the map pin, 5.5 miles northwest.
Climate averages
October normals 23–53°F, 1.8″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.