Beaver-Loon (FR 40172) — Challis-Yankee Fork in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho
Beaver-Loon (FR 40172) — Challis-Yankee Fork in ID
A 37.0-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Custer County, ID.
Salmon-Challis National Forest, Challis-Yankee Fork Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.
All 37 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (37 miles). Climbs 8,200 ft over 37 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 39%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~170 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 55 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Secluded here -- the nearest through road is 2.5 miles off. Langer Peak stands 2,598 ft above the site, 3.3 miles north. Crystal Creek runs 0.4 mi off. Travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Cascade, is 47 mi off.
September normals 34–67°F, 1.3″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
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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