Lead Belt Creek (FR 40218) in ID -- Camping Rules & Access

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Lead Belt Creek (FR 40218) in ID

Road corridorSalmon-Challis NF, Lost River Ranger District

22 mi from Carey

Maps 6,667 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 16.4 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Estimated climb: 5,000 ft over 16.4 miles through 10 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 20% and pitches to 33%.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side.

Known camping along this road at mile 0.2: .

Setting

Secluded
  • Secluded here, with the nearest through road 3.7 miles off.
  • Cave Rock stands 1,840 ft above the map pin, 3.2 miles east.

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 35–55°F, 1.8″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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