Left Fork Elbow Canyon (FR 40421) in ID -- Camping Rules & Access

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Left Fork Elbow Canyon (FR 40421) in ID

Road corridorSalmon-Challis NF, Lost River Ranger District

51 mi from Sun Valley

Maps 6,859 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 1.2 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Near Sunset Peak.
  • Estimated climb: 620 ft over 1.2 miles, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 14%.
  • Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.

Setting

Secluded
  • Secluded here, with the nearest through road 2.7 miles off.
  • Sunset Peak stands 3,820 ft above the map pin, 2.4 miles north.

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 32–51°F, 1.7″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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