Van Dorn Canyon (FR 40431) in ID -- Camping Rules & Access

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Van Dorn Canyon (FR 40431) in ID

Road corridorSalmon-Challis NF, Lost River Ranger District

57 mi from Sun Valley

Maps 6,265 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

Rough
  • All 2.4 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Terrain estimates suggest level ground alongside most of this road; parking areas are not verified.

Setting

Secluded
  • Secluded here, with no through road within 3.7 miles.
  • Sunset Peak stands 4,414 ft above the map pin, 5.8 miles southwest.

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 30–54°F, 1.1″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.