Blackbird Ridge (FR 60167) in ID -- Camping Rules & Access
Blackbird Ridge (FR 60167) in ID
Road corridorSalmon-Challis NF, Salmon-Cobalt Ranger District
22 mi from Salmon
Maps 7,218 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
VerizonNONE
AT&TNONE
T-MobileNONE
StarlinkGOOD
Road Access
Difficult
- All 15.3 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Estimated climb: 2,800 ft over 15.3 miles through 7 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 14% and pitches to 20%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~150 ft on the downhill side.
- Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.
Setting
Secluded
- Secluded here, with the nearest through road 2.4 miles off.
Climate averages
October normals 28–50°F, 1.6″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.