Challis Creek (FR 40080) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho

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Challis Creek (FR 40080) in ID

Salmon-Challis NF, Challis-Yankee Fork Ranger District
7,101 ft
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A 16.5-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.

5.9 of the 16.5 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (16.5 miles). Climbs 3,500 ft over 16.5 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 19%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~150 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 16 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Secluded here -- no through road within 3.7 miles. Summit Rock stands 2,190 ft above the site, 2.0 miles west. Travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Salmon, is 54 mi off.

September normals 42–69°F, 1.4″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
N Fk Big Wood River (FR 70146) in IDForest Road Road45.9miSouth Cherry Ridge (FR 70403) in IDDispersed Camping46.0miS Cherry Creek (FR 70218) in IDDispersed Camping46.1miSpring CR (FR 70182) in IDDispersed Camping46.6miLittle Fall Cr. (FR 40502) in IDDispersed Camping46.7mi
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?