Wells Cabin (FR 70440) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho

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Wells Cabin (FR 70440) in ID

Sawtooth NF, Sawtooth National Recreation Area
7,042 ft
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Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 1.1-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Blaine County, ID. The road serves Alturas XC Ski Trailhead. The road is open seasonally, May 1 to November 30.

Sawtooth National Forest, Sawtooth National Recreation Area allows dispersed camping here -- 10-day limit in any 30 days.

All 1.1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (1.1 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

McDonald Peak stands 3,014 ft above the site, 3.0 miles west. Alturas Lake Creek runs 0.4 mi off. Travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Ketchum, is 29 mi off.

September normals 31–68°F, 1.1″ 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?