Elbow Canyon (FR 40273) in ID -- Camping Rules & Access

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Elbow Canyon (FR 40273) in ID

Road corridorSalmon-Challis NF, Lost River Ranger District

49 mi from Sun Valley

Maps 6,306 ft

Camping permission not confirmed

Miles 0–1.1 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 3.6 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Estimated climb: 1,300 ft over 3.6 miles, with sustained grades near 16% and pitches to 22%.

Setting

Secluded
  • Secluded here, with the nearest through road 2.7 miles off.
  • Sunset Peak stands 4,373 ft above the map pin, 3.9 miles northeast.

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 34–53°F, 1.7″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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