Big Spring (FR 40753) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho

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Big Spring (FR 40753) in ID

Salmon-Challis NF, Lost River Ranger District
6,572 ft
Maps
Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 0.4-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Custer County, ID.

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 only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (0.4 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length.

Leadbelt Creek runs 0.2 mi off. Smiley Mountain stands 4,904 ft above the site, 6.6 miles northwest. The nearest town, Carey, is 27 mi off.

September normals 38–71°F, 0.9″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Dry Canyon, Antelope (FR 40575) in IDDispersed Camping0.0miDry Canyon Spur A (FR 40620) in IDDispersed Camping1.2miAntelope User #1 (FR 40754) in IDDispersed Camping1.6miAntelope User #2 (FR 40755) in IDDispersed Camping1.9miAntelope User #5 (FR 40758) in IDDispersed Camping2.2mi
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.

fs.usda.gov
Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?