North Fork Spur 1 (FR 40713) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho

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North Fork Spur 1 (FR 40713) in ID

Salmon-Challis NF, Lost River Ranger District
7,883 ft
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Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 1.4-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Custer County, ID. The road serves Meridian Peak.

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

All 1.4 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (1.4 miles). Climbs 510 ft over 1.4 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 18%.

Meridian Peak stands 2,409 ft above the site, 1.8 miles northeast. Secluded here -- no through road within 3.7 miles. Hunter Creek runs 0.4 mi off. The nearest town, Ketchum, is 16 mi off.

September normals 32–66°F, 1.3″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Baugh CR - Cove CR (FR 70124) in IDForest Road Road21.6miGreenhorn (FR 70117) in IDDispersed Camping22.8miLimekiln Gulch (FR 70101) in IDDispersed Camping22.9miQuigley Cutoff (FR 70116) in IDDispersed Camping24.9miFR 70115, Sawtooth in IDDispersed Camping25.9mi
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.

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