King Border Road (FR 40686) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho

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King Border Road (FR 40686) in ID

Salmon-Challis NF, Lost River Ranger District
5,998 ft
Maps
Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 1.4-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Butte County, ID. The road serves King Mountain.

Salmon-Challis National Forest, Lost River Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.

All 1.4 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (1.4 miles). Climbs 930 ft over 1.4 miles -- sustained grades near 20%, with pitches to 21%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~110 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto.

King Mountain stands 4,602 ft above the site, 2.3 miles northeast. Secluded here -- no through road within 3.7 miles. The nearest town, Carey, is 44 mi off.

September normals 48–71°F, 1.3″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
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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?