Richardson Canyon (FR 40748) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho

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Richardson Canyon (FR 40748) in ID

Salmon-Challis NF, Lost River Ranger District
6,594 ft
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Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 1.5-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Custer County, ID.

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

All 1.5 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (1.5 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length.

Secluded here -- no through road within 3.7 miles. Left Fork Cherry Creek runs 0.3 mi off. Big Flat Top stands 2,763 ft above the site, 3.1 miles northeast. The nearest town, Sun Valley, is 33 mi off.

September normals 38–70°F, 0.9″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
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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.

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