West Fork Morgan Creek (FR 40057) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho

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West Fork Morgan Creek (FR 40057) in ID

Salmon-Challis NF, Challis-Yankee Fork Ranger District
6,323 ft
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A 10.6-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 10.6 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (10.6 miles). Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~110 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 8 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Secluded here -- the nearest through road is 2.5 miles off. Little West Fork Morgan Creek runs 0.1 mi off. White Goat Mountain stands 3,086 ft above the site, 4.6 miles west. The nearest town, Salmon, is 39 mi off.

September normals 39–69°F, 0.9″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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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.

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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?