Burnett Cutoff (FR 40820) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho

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Burnett Cutoff (FR 40820) in ID

Salmon-Challis NF, Lost River Ranger District
6,153 ft
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A 0.3-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 0.3 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (0.3 miles). Climbs 0 ft over 0.3 miles -- sustained grades near 12%.

Secluded here -- the nearest through road is 3.5 miles off. King Mountain stands 4,447 ft above the site, 6.1 miles southeast. The nearest town, Carey, is 47 mi off.

September normals 37–71°F, 0.7″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Darlington Rd. (FR 40531) in IDDispersed Camping0.1miBig Spring (FR 40689) in IDDispersed Camping1.6miJaggles Canyon (FR 40528) in IDDispersed Camping1.7miRamshorn Canyon Spur 1 (FR 40705) in IDDispersed Camping3.4miRamshorn Canyon Spur 2 (FR 40706) in IDDispersed Camping3.8mi
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?