Cabin Fork (FR 40446) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho

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Cabin Fork (FR 40446) in ID

Salmon-Challis NF, Lost River Ranger District
6,009 ft
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A 4.8-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 4.8 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (4.8 miles). Climbs 1,200 ft over 4.8 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 19%. Level ground alongside most of its length.

Secluded here -- no through road within 3.7 miles. Cabin Fork runs 0.2 mi off. King Mountain stands 4,591 ft above the site, 7.7 miles south. The nearest town, Carey, is 54 mi off.

September normals 39–72°F, 0.8″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Cedarville Canyon (FR 40124) in IDDispersed Camping0.5miNorth Fork Cedarville (FR 40616) in IDForest Road Road0.5miCedarville User #1 (FR 40839) in IDDispersed Camping1.0miBriggs Canyon Right Fork (FR 40533) in IDDispersed Camping3.0miBriggs Canyon (FR 40275) in IDDispersed Camping4.2mi
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?