North Fork Cedarville (FR 40616) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho

AnyRoost

North Fork Cedarville (FR 40616) in ID

Salmon-Challis NF, Lost River Ranger District
6,102 ft
Maps
Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
VerizonWEAK
AT&TNONE
T-MobileWEAK
StarlinkGOOD

A 4.7-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 4.7 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (4.7 miles). Climbs 1,500 ft over 4.7 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 20%.

Secluded here -- no through road within 3.7 miles. North Fork Cabin Fork runs 0.1 mi off. King Mountain stands 4,498 ft above the site, 7.7 miles south. The nearest town, Carey, is 53 mi off.

September normals 39–72°F, 0.8″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Cedarville Canyon (FR 40124) in IDDispersed Camping0.5miCedarville User #1 (FR 40839) in IDDispersed Camping0.9miBriggs Canyon Right Fork (FR 40533) in IDDispersed Camping3.3miBriggs Canyon (FR 40275) in IDDispersed Camping4.7miRamshorn Canyon Spur 2 (FR 40706) in IDDispersed Camping4.9mi
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?