Spruce Lake (FR 40092) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho

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Spruce Lake (FR 40092) in ID

Salmon-Challis NF, Challis-Yankee Fork Ranger District
6,006 ft
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A 5.0-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 5 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (5 miles). Climbs 2,300 ft over 5 miles -- sustained grades near 16%, with pitches to 20%. Winds through 3 switchbacks.

Corkscrew Mountain stands 3,339 ft above the site, 3.5 miles south. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.2 miles off. White Valley Creek runs 0.6 mi off. The nearest town, Salmon, is 47 mi off.

September normals 40–69°F, 1.0″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Kane Creek (FR 40134) in IDForest Road Road50.0miPhi Kappa Campground in IDCampground50.2miWildhorse User #5 (FR 40776) in IDDispersed Camping50.2miTrail Creek User #8 (FR 40796) in IDDispersed Camping50.3miTrail Creek User #9 (FR 40797) in IDDispersed Camping50.4mi
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.

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