FR 166R1 — Sprout Mountain in ID -- Camping Rules & Access

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FR 166R1 — Sprout Mountain in ID

Road corridorSawtooth NF, Fairfield Ranger District

37 mi from Mountain Home

Maps 6,788 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

Local restrictions may apply; check the land manager’s camping rules.

Sawtooth National Forest ↗

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Road Access

Difficult
  • All 2.9 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Estimated climb: 150 ft over 2.9 miles through 6 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 16% and pitches to 34%.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~110 ft on the downhill side.
  • Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.

Setting

Secluded
  • Secluded here, with the nearest through road 2.5 miles off.
  • Taylor Creek runs 1.2 mi off.
  • Iron Mountain stands 2,891 ft above the map pin, 6.6 miles northeast.

Rules

  • Elsewhere on the forest, dispersed camping with motorized vehicles is allowed within 300’ of most forest roads and within 100’ of most motorized trails. Stay limits do apply.
  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 30–53°F, 1.9″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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