Stanley Creek (FR 70653) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho

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Stanley Creek (FR 70653) in ID

Sawtooth NF, Sawtooth National Recreation Area
6,382 ft
Maps
Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 6.0-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Custer County, ID. The road serves Stanley Lake Fish Barrier Dam. The road is open seasonally, May 1 to November 30.

Sawtooth National Forest, Sawtooth National Recreation Area allows dispersed camping here -- 10-day limit in any 30 days.

4.5 of the 6 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (6 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length. Cattle guards 0.7 and 1.6 miles in.

Valley Creek runs 0.1 mi off. McGowan Peak stands 3,438 ft above the site, 4.6 miles southwest. Private here -- the nearest through road is 2.2 miles off. Travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Ketchum, is 50 mi off.

September normals 31–70°F, 0.8″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
O P Creek (FR 70014) in IDForest Road Road41.4miMarsh CR (FR 70074) in IDForest Road Road42.5miLincoln Creek Loop (FR 158) in IDDispersed Camping43.7miLittle Cayuse Creek (FR 138) in IDDispersed Camping43.8miCanyon C G (FR 70089) in IDDispersed Camping43.8mi
Fire restrictions

Set by Sawtooth National Forest, Sawtooth National Recreation Area. 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?