The Swamps (FR 70601) in ID -- Camping Rules & Access
The Swamps (FR 70601) in ID
Road corridorSawtooth NF, Minidoka Ranger District
20 mi from Burley
Maps 6,100 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
Local restrictions may apply; check the land manager’s camping rules.
Stay limit: 14 days · within 28 days
VerizonNONE
AT&TNONE
T-MobileNONE
StarlinkEXCELLENT
Road Access
Difficult
- All 2.1 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Estimated climb: 970 ft over 2.1 miles, with sustained grades near 16% and pitches to 26%.
Setting
Fairly secluded
- Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.4 miles off.
- Mount Harrison stands 3,151 ft above the map pin, 3.3 miles northwest.
- Cottonwood Creek runs 1.1 mi off.
Rules
Climate averages
October normals 32–58°F, 1.3″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.