Copper Mtn. (FR 40656) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho

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Copper Mtn. (FR 40656) in ID

Salmon-Challis NF, Challis-Yankee Fork Ranger District
6,678 ft
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A 2.6-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Custer County, ID. The road serves Copper Mountain.

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

All 2.6 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (2.6 miles). Climbs 1,900 ft over 2.6 miles -- sustained grades near 30%, with pitches to 74%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~150 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 9 switchbacks. A water crossing 0.1 miles in.

Copper Mountain stands 2,299 ft above the site, 1.8 miles south. Banner Creek runs 0.1 mi off. The nearest town, Cascade, is 42 mi off.

September normals 41–69°F, 1.5″ 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?