Joes Gulch (FR 40328) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho

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Joes Gulch (FR 40328) in ID

Sawtooth NF, Sawtooth National Recreation Area
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A 0.9-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.

All 0.9 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (0.9 miles). Climbs 1,000 ft over 0.9 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 18%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~100 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 4 switchbacks.

Salmon River runs 0.4 mi off. Williams Peak stands 4,311 ft above the site, 8.2 miles southwest. The nearest town, Ketchum, is 47 mi off.

September normals 30–70°F, 0.8″ 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?