Big Hill Gulch (FR 40256) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho

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Big Hill Gulch (FR 40256) in ID

Salmon-Challis NF, Challis-Yankee Fork Ranger District
9,058 ft
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A 9.3-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Custer County, ID. The road serves Pine Summit. 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 9.3 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (9.3 miles). Climbs 3,500 ft over 9.3 miles -- sustained grades near 20%, with pitches to 29%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~110 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 15 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. A gate 8.6 miles in.

Secluded here -- the nearest through road is 2.9 miles off. The nearest town, Salmon, is 54 mi off.

September normals 30–60°F, 1.2″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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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?