East Fk Spring CR (FR 60042) in ID -- Camping Rules & Access
East Fk Spring CR (FR 60042) in ID
Road corridorSalmon-Challis NF, North Fork Ranger District
25 mi from Salmon
Maps 4,043 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 8.9 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Near Dutchler Mountain.
- Estimated climb: 3,300 ft over 8.9 miles through 13 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 16% and pitches to 42%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~150 ft on the downhill side.
- Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.
- Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
Setting
Fairly secluded
- Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.4 miles off.
- Dutchler Mountain stands 3,051 ft above the map pin, 2.3 miles northeast.
- East Fork Spring Creek runs 0.1 mi off.
Climate averages
October normals 36–60°F, 1.9″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.