Sand Canyon (FR 40729) in ID -- Camping Rules & Access
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
Climate averages
October normals 25–54°F, 0.9″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.