Kinnikinic (FR 40530) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho

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Kinnikinic (FR 40530) in ID

Salmon-Challis NF, Challis-Yankee Fork Ranger District
6,032 ft
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A 5.8-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Custer County, ID.

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

All 5.8 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (5.8 miles). Climbs 2,100 ft over 5.8 miles -- sustained grades near 16%, with pitches to 32%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~130 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 4 switchbacks.

Secluded here -- the nearest through road is 3.5 miles off. Potaman Peak stands 3,336 ft above the site, 4.4 miles south. Sawmill Creek runs 1.1 mi off. The nearest town, Ketchum, is 41 mi off.

September normals 43–67°F, 1.3″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Keystone Gulch (FR 70035) in IDDispersed Camping42.2miCourier Gulch (FR 70109) in IDDispersed Camping44.0miHyndman CR (FR 70203) in IDForest Road Road44.2miE Fk Big Wood River (FR 70118) in IDForest Road Road44.6miBaugh CR - Cove CR (FR 70124) in IDForest Road Road46.6mi
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?