Williams Cr. (FR 40405) in ID -- Camping Rules & Access

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Williams Cr. (FR 40405) in ID

Road corridorSalmon-Challis NF, Lost River Ranger District

65 mi from Sun Valley

Maps 6,790 ft

Camping permission not confirmed

Miles 1.2–1.6 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
VerizonNONE
AT&TNONE
T-MobileNONE
StarlinkEXCELLENT

Road Access

Difficult
  • All 1.9 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Estimated climb: 230 ft over 1.9 miles, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 14%.

Setting

Secluded
  • Secluded here, with the nearest through road 2.7 miles off.
  • Diamond Peak stands 5,389 ft above the map pin, 5.6 miles east.
  • Blind Springs lies 1.2 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 32–52°F, 1.8″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.