Yankee Fk (FR 40013) in ID -- Camping Rules & Access

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Yankee Fk (FR 40013) in ID

Road corridorSalmon-Challis NF, Challis-Yankee Fork Ranger District

51 mi from Ketchum

Maps 6,561 ft

Camping permission not confirmed

Miles 8.6–16.9 cross land the Forest Service doesn't manage; camping there needs the landowner's permission.

Salmon-Challis National Forest ↗

Stay limit: 14 days · within 30 days · then move 5 mi
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Road Access

Difficult
  • 10.9 of this road’s 17.6 miles are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, 11.8 miles of it dirt.
  • Near Rookie Point.
  • Estimated climb: 3,900 ft over 17.6 miles through 16 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 14% and pitches to 29%.
  • A water crossing 0.5 miles along the road.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Bonanza Peak stands 2,734 ft above the map pin, 2.8 miles east.
  • West Fork Yankee Fork runs 0.2 mi off.

Rules

  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 29–54°F, 2.1″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.