Muldoon Canyon (FR 40510) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho

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Muldoon Canyon (FR 40510) in ID

Salmon-Challis NF, Lost River Ranger District
7,884 ft
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A 7.0-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Custer County, ID. The road serves Atlas Peak.

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

All 7 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (7 miles). Climbs 1,800 ft over 7 miles -- sustained grades near 20%, with pitches to 28%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~110 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 3 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Secluded here -- the nearest through road is 2.9 miles off. Roundup Peak stands 2,344 ft above the site, 2.4 miles northeast. The nearest town, Sun Valley, is 21 mi off.

September normals 32–64°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?