Lower Harden (FR 40183) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho

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Lower Harden (FR 40183) in ID

Salmon-Challis NF, Challis-Yankee Fork Ranger District
6,223 ft
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A 24.4-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Custer County, ID. The road is open seasonally, July 1 to September 30.

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

All 24.4 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (24.4 miles). Climbs 5,200 ft over 24.4 miles -- sustained grades near 16%, with pitches to 31%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~150 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 33 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

East Basin Creek runs 0.1 mi off. Private here -- the nearest through road is 2.0 miles off. Lookout Mountain stands 3,729 ft above the site, 7.4 miles southeast. The nearest town, Ketchum, is 47 mi off.

September normals 39–70°F, 1.3″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
O P Creek (FR 70014) in IDForest Road Road43.3miCanyon C G (FR 70089) in IDDispersed Camping44.9miBig Smoky Work Camp (FR 70050) in IDDispersed Camping45.3miBig Smoky Corral (FR 70088) in IDDispersed Camping45.3miParadise Ck (FR 70087) in IDDispersed Camping45.4mi
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.

fs.usda.gov
Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?