Black Pine (FR 70586) in ID -- Camping Rules & Access
Black Pine (FR 70586) in ID
Road corridorSawtooth NF, Minidoka Ranger District
43 mi from Malad City
Maps 7,118 ft
Camping permission not confirmed
Miles 15–15.6 cross land the Forest Service doesn't manage; camping there needs the landowner's permission.
Stay limit: 14 days · within 28 days
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Road Access
Difficult
- All 15.9 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Near War Eagle Peak.
- Estimated climb: 3,600 ft over 15.9 miles through 6 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 18% and pitches to 32%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~110 ft on the downhill side.
Setting
Fairly secluded
- Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.9 miles off.
- War Eagle Peak stands 1,576 ft above the map pin, 1.6 miles northwest.
- Silver Hills Spring lies 0.4 mi off.
Rules
Climate averages
October normals 34–53°F, 1.4″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.