Senate Creek (FR 70190) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho

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Senate Creek (FR 70190) in ID

Sawtooth NF, Sawtooth National Recreation Area
7,676 ft
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Designated sites only

Sawtooth National Forest, Sawtooth National Recreation Area allows overnight stays only at the designated sites here (Big Wood River Watershed).

A 2.1-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Blaine County, ID. The road serves Galena Peak. The road is open seasonally, May 1 to November 15.

All 2.1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (2.1 miles). Climbs 350 ft over 2.1 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 17%. Winds through 4 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Galena Peak stands 3,408 ft above the site, 2.2 miles east. Gladiator Creek runs 0.8 mi off. Travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Ketchum, is 19 mi off.

September normals 30–66°F, 1.2″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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Fire restrictions

Set by Sawtooth National Forest, Sawtooth National Recreation Area. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.

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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?