Upper Big Wood (FR 70920) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho

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Upper Big Wood (FR 70920) in ID

Sawtooth NF, Sawtooth National Recreation Area
7,483 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 0.1-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Blaine County, ID. The road serves Galena. The road is open seasonally, May 1 to November 15.

All 0.1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (0.1 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Galena Peak stands 3,601 ft above the site, 3.5 miles east. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.1 miles off. Horse Creek runs 0.4 mi off. The nearest town, Ketchum, is 20 mi off.

September normals 31–67°F, 1.2″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
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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?