Ramshorn Canyon (FR 40276) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho

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Ramshorn Canyon (FR 40276) in ID

Salmon-Challis NF, Lost River Ranger District
5,640 ft
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A 4.3-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 4.3 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (4.3 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

King Mountain stands 4,960 ft above the site, 3.9 miles east. Secluded here -- no through road within 3.7 miles. Big Lost River runs 0.6 mi off. The nearest town, Carey, is 45 mi off.

September normals 41–73°F, 0.7″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Anderson Canyon (FR 40704) in IDDispersed Camping1.6miBig Spring (FR 40689) in IDDispersed Camping2.7miKing Border Road (FR 40686) in IDDispersed Camping3.4miRamshorn Canyon Spur 1 (FR 40705) in IDDispersed Camping3.5miBurnett Cutoff (FR 40820) in IDDispersed Camping3.8mi
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.

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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?