South Camp Cr. Mines (FR 40441) in ID -- Camping Rules & Access

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South Camp Cr. Mines (FR 40441) in ID

Road corridorSalmon-Challis NF, Lost River Ranger District

60 mi from Rigby

Maps 6,495 ft

Camping permission not confirmed

Miles 0–8.2 cross land the Forest Service doesn't manage; camping there needs the landowner's permission.

Salmon-Challis National Forest ↗

Stay limit: 14 days · within 30 days · then move 5 mi
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Road Access

Difficult
  • All 9.3 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Estimated climb: 2,400 ft over 9.3 miles through 5 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 16% and pitches to 21%.

Setting

Secluded
  • Secluded here, with no through road within 3.7 miles.
  • Tyler Peak stands 4,243 ft above the map pin, 3.9 miles east.
  • Camp Creek runs 0.6 mi off.

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 31–55°F, 1.2″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.