Sawmill Gulch (FR 40411) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho

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Sawmill Gulch (FR 40411) in ID

Salmon-Challis NF, Lost River Ranger District
7,094 ft
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A 1.7-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Custer County, ID. The road serves White Cap Peak.

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

All 1.7 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (1.7 miles). Climbs 1,700 ft over 1.7 miles -- sustained grades near 30%, with pitches to 32%. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Leatherman Peak stands 5,122 ft above the site, 3.4 miles northeast. Coyote Spring lies 0.1 mi off. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.7 miles off. The nearest town, Sun Valley, is 37 mi off.

September normals 34–68°F, 0.7″ 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?