Skunk CR (FR 70011) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho
Skunk CR (FR 70011) in ID
U.S. Forest Service administers this ground -- we don't have a verified rule for this spot.
A 7.1-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Camas County, ID. The road is open seasonally, May 1 to September 30.
All 7.1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (7.1 miles). Climbs 1,800 ft over 7.1 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 19%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 8 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Newman Peak stands 3,238 ft above the site, 3.0 miles northwest. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.2 miles off. South Fork Boise River runs 1.0 mi off. The nearest town, Ketchum, is 27 mi off.
September normals 37–70°F, 0.9″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by U.S. Forest Service. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
fs.usda.gov