Left Fork Iron Bog (FR 40220) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho

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Left Fork Iron Bog (FR 40220) in ID

Salmon-Challis NF, Lost River Ranger District
7,207 ft
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A 3.0-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 3 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (3 miles). Climbs 810 ft over 3 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 20%. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Smiley Mountain stands 4,269 ft above the site, 3.9 miles northwest. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.0 miles off. Smiley Creek runs 0.4 mi off. The nearest town, Carey, is 25 mi off.

September normals 45–68°F, 1.4″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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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?