Copper Mtn. (FR 40656) in ID -- Camping Rules & Access
Copper Mtn. (FR 40656) in ID
Road corridorSalmon-Challis NF, Challis-Yankee Fork Ranger District
42 mi from Cascade
Maps 6,678 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.
Salmon-Challis National Forest ↗
Stay limit: 14 days · within 30 days · then move 5 mi
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Road Access
Difficult
- All 2.6 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Near Copper Mountain.
- Estimated climb: 1,900 ft over 2.6 miles through 9 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 30% and pitches to 74%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~150 ft on the downhill side.
- A water crossing 0.1 miles along the road.
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- Copper Mountain stands 2,299 ft above the map pin, 1.8 miles south.
- Banner Creek runs 0.1 mi off.
Climate averages
October normals 32–54°F, 3.0″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.