Deer Basin (FR 40527) in ID -- Camping Rules & Access

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Deer Basin (FR 40527) in ID

Road corridorSalmon-Challis NF, Lost River Ranger District

56 mi from Sun Valley

Maps 6,464 ft

Camping permission not confirmed

Miles 1.9–2.5 cross land the Forest Service doesn't manage; camping there needs the landowner's permission.

Salmon-Challis National Forest ↗

Stay limit: 14 days · within 30 days · then move 5 mi
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Road Access

Difficult
  • All 2.6 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Estimated climb: 850 ft over 2.6 miles, with sustained grades near 22% and pitches to 26%.

Setting

Secluded
  • Secluded here, with no through road within 3.7 miles.
  • North Fork Deer Creek runs 0.1 mi off.
  • Sunset Peak stands 4,215 ft above the map pin, 5.0 miles southwest.

Rules

  • You may camp outside of developed campgrounds in most areas on the Salmon-Challis National Forest, up to 300 feet from an open road, at no charge.
  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 35–55°F, 1.6″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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