Long Lost CR (FR 40434) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho

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Long Lost CR (FR 40434) in ID

Salmon-Challis NF, Lost River Ranger District
7,540 ft
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A 5.1-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 5.1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (5.1 miles). Climbs 980 ft over 5.1 miles -- sustained grades near 16%, with pitches to 24%. Level ground alongside most of its length. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. Water crossings 1.6 and 3.1 miles in.

Secluded here -- no through road within 3.7 miles. Long Lost Creek runs 0.1 mi off. Massacre Mountain stands 3,383 ft above the site, 5.1 miles south. The nearest town, Sun Valley, is 50 mi off.

September normals 37–64°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?