American Cr. (FR 40150) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho

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American Cr. (FR 40150) in ID

Salmon-Challis NF, Challis-Yankee Fork Ranger District
6,551 ft
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A 7.5-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Custer County, ID. The road serves Sunbeam Hot Springs. The road is open seasonally, July 1 to September 30.

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

All 7.5 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (7.5 miles). Climbs 1,800 ft over 7.5 miles -- sustained grades near 16%, with pitches to 29%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~130 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 19 switchbacks.

Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.2 miles off. Robinson Bar Peak stands 3,316 ft above the site, 5.5 miles south. Salmon River runs 1.2 mi off. The nearest town, Ketchum, is 46 mi off.

September normals 38–70°F, 1.1″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
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Fire restrictions

Set by Salmon-Challis National Forest, Challis-Yankee Fork 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?