Thompson S H Area (FR 70558) in ID -- Camping Rules & Access

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Thompson S H Area (FR 70558) in ID

Road corridorSawtooth NF, Minidoka Ranger District

17 mi from Burley

Maps 8,172 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

Local restrictions may apply; check the land manager’s camping rules.

Sawtooth National Forest ↗

Stay limit: 14 days · within 28 days
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Road Access

Difficult
  • 1.1 of this road’s 2.3 miles are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Near Pomerelle Peak.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Mount Harrison stands 1,079 ft above the map pin, 1.9 miles southwest.
  • Land Spring lies 0.6 mi off.
  • Estimated night sky: Bortle 3, a dark rural sky.

Rules

  • The following act is prohibited within the Minidoka Ranger District: Pursuant to 36 CFR 262.58 (a), camping in any area including a developed recreation site or an undeveloped/dispersed recreation site for more than 14 (fourteen) days in a 28 (twenty-eight) day period.
  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 30–49°F, 2.4″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.