Yankee Fk (FR 40013) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho

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Yankee Fk (FR 40013) in ID

Salmon-Challis NF, Challis-Yankee Fork Ranger District
6,561 ft
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A 19.0-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Custer County, ID. The road serves Rookie Point.

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

12.3 of the 19 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 13.3 of the 19 miles in are dirt. Climbs 3,900 ft over 19 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 29%. Winds through 17 switchbacks. Water crossings 0.5 and 17.7 miles in.

Bonanza Peak stands 2,734 ft above the site, 2.8 miles east. West Fork Yankee Fork runs 0.2 mi off. Travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Ketchum, is 51 mi off.

September normals 37–69°F, 1.3″ 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?