Jumpoff Peak (FR 40559) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho

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Jumpoff Peak (FR 40559) in ID

Salmon-Challis NF, Lost River Ranger District
6,591 ft
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A 5.7-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 5.7 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (5.7 miles). Climbs 1,400 ft over 5.7 miles -- sustained grades near 20%, with pitches to 26%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~110 ft on the downhill side.

Secluded here -- no through road within 3.7 miles. Jumpoff Peak stands 2,447 ft above the site, 2.5 miles south. The nearest town, Moreland, is 52 mi off.

September normals 45–67°F, 1.1″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Horsethief Canyon (FR 40566) in IDForest Road Road3.0miArco Pass (FR 40125) in IDForest Road Road3.5miBriggs Canyon (FR 40275) in IDDispersed Camping4.0miHowe Peak (FR 40557) in IDForest Road Road4.2miWood Canyon (FR 40561) in IDForest Road Road5.2mi
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.

fs.usda.gov
Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?