Peach CR (FR 40038) — Challis-Yankee Fork in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho

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Peach CR (FR 40038) — Challis-Yankee Fork in ID

Salmon-Challis NF, Challis-Yankee Fork Ranger District
5,942 ft
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A 6.5-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Custer County, ID.

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

All 6.5 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (6.5 miles). Climbs 2,100 ft over 6.5 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 15%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 11 switchbacks.

Secluded here -- the nearest through road is 2.6 miles off. Robinson Bar Peak stands 3,925 ft above the site, 5.9 miles southwest. Peach Creek runs 0.4 mi off. The nearest town, Ketchum, is 42 mi off.

September normals 35–73°F, 1.0″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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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.

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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?