Loristica (FR 40539) in ID -- Camping Rules & Access

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Loristica (FR 40539) in ID

Road corridorSalmon-Challis NF, Lost River Ranger District

50 mi from Sun Valley

9.3 mi off US 93 (straight line)

Maps 7,640 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.

Salmon-Challis National Forest ↗

Stay limit: 14 days · within 30 days · then move 5 mi
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Road Access

Rough
  • All 3.2 miles of this road are maintained for passenger cars, dirt the whole way.
  • Near Pass Creek Summit.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~130 ft on the downhill side.
  • Winds through 5 switchbacks.
  • Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
  • A cattle guard at the start of the road.
  • A gate 2.2 miles along the road.

Setting

Limited privacy
  • Limited separation from through roads or other sites here, with the nearest through road 0.0 miles off.
  • Warren Mountain stands 1,810 ft above the map pin, 1.6 miles southwest.
  • Hilts Creek runs 0.7 mi off.

Rules

  • You may camp outside of developed campgrounds in most areas on the Salmon-Challis National Forest, up to 300 feet from an open road, at no charge.
  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 27–51°F, 1.6″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.