Sand Canyon (FR 40729) in ID -- Camping Rules & Access

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Sand Canyon (FR 40729) in ID

Road corridorSalmon-Challis NF, Lost River Ranger District

56 mi from Carey

Maps 6,257 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 0.6 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Estimated climb: 250 ft over 0.6 miles, with sustained grades near 16% and pitches to 17%.

Setting

Secluded
  • Secluded here, with no through road within 3.7 miles.
  • Sunset Peak stands 4,422 ft above the map pin, 6.0 miles west.

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 25–54°F, 0.9″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.