Foss Mtn. (FR 40402) in ID -- Camping Rules & Access

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Foss Mtn. (FR 40402) in ID

Road corridorSalmon-Challis NF, Lost River Ranger District

65 mi from Sun Valley

Maps 6,723 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.

Salmon-Challis National Forest ↗

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

Difficult
  • All 1.8 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Near Foss Mountain.
  • Estimated climb: 610 ft over 1.8 miles, with sustained grades near 16% and pitches to 18%.

Setting

Secluded
  • Secluded here, with the nearest through road 3.6 miles off.
  • Bell Mountain stands 4,871 ft above the map pin, 3.2 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 26–54°F, 1.2″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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