Hell Roaring CR (FR 70315) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho

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Hell Roaring CR (FR 70315) in ID

Sawtooth NF, Sawtooth National Recreation Area
6,851 ft
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A 5.7-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Custer County, ID. The road serves Hell Roaring Trailhead Lower. 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.

4.4 of the 5.7 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (5.7 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length. Winds through 3 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. A gate 2.4 miles in, signed private.

A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. Decker Peak stands 3,825 ft above the site, 5.6 miles west. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.0 miles off. Salmon River runs 0.6 mi off. The nearest town, Ketchum, is 33 mi off.

September normals 37–68°F, 1.1″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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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?