Wood Canyon (FR 40561) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho

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Wood Canyon (FR 40561) in ID

Salmon-Challis NF, Lost River Ranger District
6,136 ft
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A 6.4-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Butte County, ID.

Salmon-Challis National Forest, Lost River Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.

All 6.4 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (6.4 miles). Climbs 1,900 ft over 6.4 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 19%.

Secluded here -- no through road within 3.7 miles. Combe Reservoir lies 0.1 mi off. Jumpoff Peak stands 2,902 ft above the site, 4.0 miles northeast. The nearest town, Carey, is 48 mi off.

September normals 44–71°F, 1.0″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Combe Canyon (FR 40708) in IDDispersed Camping3.3miHorsethief Canyon (FR 40566) in IDForest Road Road4.1miHowe Peak (FR 40557) in IDForest Road Road4.5miJumpoff Peak (FR 40559) in IDForest Road Road5.2miArco Pass (FR 40125) in IDForest Road Road5.6mi
Fire restrictions

Set by Salmon-Challis National Forest, Lost River Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.

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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?