Charcoal Creek (FR 40730) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho

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Charcoal Creek (FR 40730) in ID

Salmon-Challis NF, Lost River Ranger District
7,876 ft
Maps
Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 2.0-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Custer County, ID. The road serves Reed and Davis Benchmark.

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

All 2 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (2 miles).

Copper Basin Knob stands 2,904 ft above the site, 3.3 miles south. Charcoal Creek runs 0.6 mi off. The nearest town, Sun Valley, is 26 mi off.

September normals 30–65°F, 1.2″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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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?