Anderson Canyon (FR 40704) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho

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Anderson Canyon (FR 40704) in ID

Salmon-Challis NF, Lost River Ranger District
6,198 ft
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A 0.6-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Butte County, ID. The road serves King Mountain.

Salmon-Challis National Forest, Lost River Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.

All 0.6 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (0.6 miles). Climbs 340 ft over 0.6 miles -- sustained grades near 14%. 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.

King Mountain stands 4,402 ft above the site, 2.3 miles east. Secluded here -- no through road within 3.7 miles. The nearest town, Carey, is 46 mi off.

September normals 39–71°F, 0.7″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
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Fire restrictions

Set by Salmon-Challis National Forest, Lost River Ranger District. 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?