Basin CR (FR 60199) in ID -- Camping Rules & Access
Basin CR (FR 60199) in ID
Road corridorSalmon-Challis NF, Leadore Ranger District
23 mi from Salmon
Maps 6,969 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.
Salmon-Challis National Forest ↗
Stay limit: 14 days · within 30 days · then move 5 mi · does not apply within the Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness
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Road Access
Difficult
- All 1 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Estimated climb: 570 ft over 1 miles, with sustained grades near 20%.
Setting
Secluded
- Secluded here, with the nearest through road 3.7 miles off.
- Lem Peak stands 3,993 ft above the map pin, 5.8 miles southwest.
- McNutt Creek runs 1.1 mi off.
Climate averages
October normals 28–51°F, 0.8″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.