Thompson Creek (FR 40040) — Challis-Yankee Fork in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho

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Thompson Creek (FR 40040) — Challis-Yankee Fork in ID

Salmon-Challis NF, Challis-Yankee Fork Ranger District
5,676 ft
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A 12.7-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Custer County, ID. The road serves Saturday Mountain.

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

All 12.7 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (12.7 miles). Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 7 switchbacks.

Saturday Mountain stands 3,247 ft above the site, 1.9 miles northeast. Secluded here -- the nearest through road is 3.7 miles off. Salmon River runs 0.3 mi off. The nearest town, Ketchum, is 40 mi off.

September normals 40–74°F, 0.9″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
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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.

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