Horsethief Canyon (FR 40566) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho

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Horsethief Canyon (FR 40566) in ID

Salmon-Challis NF, Lost River Ranger District
5,955 ft
Maps
Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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An 8.8-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 8.8 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (8.8 miles). Climbs 2,700 ft over 8.8 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 16%.

Secluded here -- no through road within 3.7 miles. King Mountain stands 4,645 ft above the site, 4.7 miles west. The nearest town, Carey, is 50 mi off.

September normals 43–72°F, 0.9″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Arco Pass (FR 40125) in IDForest Road Road1.5miJumpoff Peak (FR 40559) in IDForest Road Road3.0miBriggs Canyon (FR 40275) in IDDispersed Camping3.6miWood Canyon (FR 40561) in IDForest Road Road4.1miBriggs Canyon Right Fork (FR 40533) in IDDispersed Camping4.1mi
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?