E Fk Salmon River (FR 70120) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho

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E Fk Salmon River (FR 70120) in ID

Sawtooth NF, Sawtooth National Recreation Area
6,765 ft
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A 9.8-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Custer County, ID. The road is open seasonally, May 1 to November 30.

Sawtooth National Forest, Sawtooth National Recreation Area allows dispersed camping here -- 10-day limit in any 30 days.

3.6 of the 9.8 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (9.8 miles). Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~150 ft on the downhill side. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Secluded here -- no through road within 3.7 miles. Glassford Peak stands 4,811 ft above the site, 4.8 miles south. East Fork Salmon River runs 0.1 mi off. Travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Ketchum, is 21 mi off.

September normals 42–67°F, 1.3″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Limekiln Gulch (FR 70101) in IDDispersed Camping27.0miGreenhorn (FR 70117) in IDDispersed Camping27.0miDollarhide Corral (FR 70043) in IDDispersed Camping28.4miDollarhide Overlook (FR 70016) in IDDispersed Camping28.4miLittle Smoky (FR 70015) in IDDispersed Camping28.6mi
Fire restrictions

Set by Sawtooth National Forest, Sawtooth National Recreation Area. 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?