K MTN Road (FR 60427) in ID -- Camping Rules & Access
K MTN Road (FR 60427) in ID
Road corridorSalmon-Challis NF, Salmon-Cobalt Ranger District
15 mi from Salmon
Maps 5,437 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
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Road Access
Difficult
- All 6.3 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Near K Mountain.
- Estimated climb: 2,600 ft over 6.3 miles through 9 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 20% and pitches to 28%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side.
Setting
Fairly secluded
- Well separated here, with the nearest through road 2.1 miles off.
- K Mountain stands 2,614 ft above the map pin, 1.3 miles northwest.
Climate averages
October normals 39–56°F, 1.2″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.