Basin Butte (FR 70432) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho

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Basin Butte (FR 70432) in ID

Sawtooth NF, Sawtooth National Recreation Area
6,397 ft
Maps
Overnight camping allowedMODERATE
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A 5.9-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Custer County, ID. The road is open seasonally, May 1 to November 30.

Sawtooth National Forest, Sawtooth National Recreation Area allows dispersed camping here -- 10-day limit in any 30 days.

All 5.9 miles in are maintained for passenger cars. Dirt the whole way in (5.9 miles). Climbs 1,700 ft over 5.9 miles -- sustained grades near 16%, with pitches to 25%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~100 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 7 switchbacks. A gate 0.1 miles in.

A stream runs 0.1 mi off. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.6 miles off. McGowan Peak stands 3,423 ft above the site, 5.9 miles southwest. The nearest town, Ketchum, is 50 mi off.

September normals 31–70°F, 0.8″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
O P Creek (FR 70014) in IDForest Road Road42.1miMarsh CR (FR 70074) in IDForest Road Road43.5miPinto Creek (FR 132) in IDDispersed Camping43.6miCanyon C G (FR 70089) in IDDispersed Camping44.3miBig Smoky Work Camp (FR 70050) in IDDispersed Camping44.7mi
Fire restrictions

Set by Sawtooth National Forest, Sawtooth National Recreation Area. 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?