Jeff's Flat (FR 40079) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho

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Jeff's Flat (FR 40079) in ID

Salmon-Challis NF, Challis-Yankee Fork Ranger District
7,238 ft
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An 11.6-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Custer County, ID. The road serves Pine Summit.

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

All 11.6 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (11.6 miles). Climbs 3,000 ft over 11.6 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 30%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 12 switchbacks.

Corkscrew Mountain stands 2,107 ft above the site, 1.3 miles northwest. Secluded here -- the nearest through road is 3.1 miles off. Slab Barn Lake lies 0.1 mi off. Travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Salmon, is 51 mi off.

September normals 39–68°F, 0.8″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Lower Fall Creek (FR 40897) in IDDispersed Camping46.3miTrail Creek User #10 (FR 40798) in IDDispersed Camping46.3miTrail Creek User #11 (FR 40799) in IDDispersed Camping46.4miLittle Fall Cr. (FR 40502) in IDDispersed Camping46.8miN Fk Big Wood River (FR 70146) in IDForest Road Road47.0mi
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?