Big Spring (FR 40689) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho

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Big Spring (FR 40689) in ID

Salmon-Challis NF, Lost River Ranger District
6,281 ft
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A 0.4-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Butte County, ID.

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

All 0.4 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (0.4 miles). Climbs 380 ft over 0.4 miles -- sustained grades near 30%, with pitches to 34%. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto.

Secluded here -- no through road within 3.7 miles. King Mountain stands 4,319 ft above the site, 4.5 miles southeast. Big Spring lies 0.6 mi off. The nearest town, Carey, is 47 mi off.

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

Nearby Spots
Burnett Cutoff (FR 40820) in IDDispersed Camping1.6miDarlington Rd. (FR 40531) in IDDispersed Camping1.7miRamshorn Canyon Spur 1 (FR 40705) in IDDispersed Camping2.0miRamshorn Canyon Spur 2 (FR 40706) in IDDispersed Camping2.5miRamshorn Canyon (FR 40276) in IDDispersed Camping2.7mi
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.

fs.usda.gov
Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?