Bear Canyon (FR 40216) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho

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Bear Canyon (FR 40216) in ID

Salmon-Challis NF, Lost River Ranger District
7,892 ft
Maps
Overnight camping allowedMODERATE
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A 0.4-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Custer County, ID. The road serves East White Mountain.

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

All 0.4 miles in are maintained for passenger cars. Dirt the whole way in (0.4 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Glide Mountain stands 2,368 ft above the site, 1.8 miles southwest. Travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Sun Valley, is 20 mi off.

September normals 31–66°F, 1.3″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Star Hope Campground in IDCampground0.2miMuldoon Canyon (FR 40510) in IDForest Road Road1.0miBroad Canyon Campground in IDCampground1.6miLake Cr. (FR 40507) in IDDispersed Camping2.6miGarfield Canyon (FR 70228) in IDDispersed Camping7.4mi
Fire restrictions

Set by Salmon-Challis National Forest, Lost River 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?