Loristica (FR 40539) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho

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Loristica (FR 40539) in ID

Salmon-Challis NF, Lost River Ranger District
7,640 ft
Maps
Overnight camping allowedMODERATE
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A 3.2-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Custer County, ID. The road serves Pass Creek Summit.

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

All 3.2 miles in are maintained for passenger cars. Dirt the whole way in (3.2 miles). Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~130 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 5 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. A cattle guard at the start of the road. A gate 2.2 miles in.

Warren Mountain stands 1,810 ft above the site, 1.6 miles southwest. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.0 miles off. Hilts Creek runs 0.7 mi off. Travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Sun Valley, is 50 mi off.

September normals 37–65°F, 1.2″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
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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?