Beaver Creek (FR 40008) — Challis-Yankee Fork in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho

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Beaver Creek (FR 40008) — Challis-Yankee Fork in ID

Salmon-Challis NF, Challis-Yankee Fork Ranger District
6,478 ft
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A 7.9-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Custer County, ID. The road serves Beaver Creek Trailhead.

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

0.3 of the 7.9 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly gravel, with 2.5 miles of dirt. Climbs 3,200 ft over 7.9 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 21%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~170 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 14 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Secluded here -- the nearest through road is 2.4 miles off. Cape Horn Mountain stands 2,979 ft above the site, 3.0 miles west. Marsh Creek runs 0.1 mi off. Travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Cascade, is 43 mi off.

September normals 35–66°F, 1.5″ 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?