Kane Creek (FR 40134) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho

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Kane Creek (FR 40134) in ID

Salmon-Challis NF, Lost River Ranger District
7,419 ft
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A 14.4-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Custer County, ID.

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

All 14.4 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (14.4 miles). Climbs 2,000 ft over 14.4 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 24%. Level ground alongside most of its length. Winds through 4 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Phi Kappa Creek runs 0.3 mi off. Phi Kappa Mountain stands 3,094 ft above the site, 3.3 miles south. Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.6 miles off. The nearest town, Sun Valley, is 14 mi off.

September normals 32–66°F, 1.2″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Corral CR (FR 70137) in IDForest Road Road10.1miBoundary Cg Spur A (FR 70136) in IDDispersed Camping11.3miBoundary in IDCampground11.3miLake CR (FR 70142) in IDForest Road Road11.8miKeystone Gulch (FR 70035) in IDDispersed Camping13.8mi
Fire restrictions

Set by Salmon-Challis National Forest, Lost River 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?