Cherry Cr. (FR 40521) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho

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Cherry Cr. (FR 40521) in ID

Salmon-Challis NF, Lost River Ranger District
6,400 ft
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Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 4.2-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 4.2 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (4.2 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length.

Secluded here -- no through road within 3.7 miles. Miller Peak stands 2,204 ft above the site, 2.2 miles southwest. McKey Creek runs 0.2 mi off. The nearest town, Carey, is 33 mi off.

September normals 39–71°F, 0.9″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
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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?