Leesburg Stage (FR 65002) in ID -- Camping Rules & Access
Leesburg Stage (FR 65002) in ID
Road corridorSalmon-Challis NF, Salmon-Cobalt Ranger District
3.5 mi from Salmon
Maps 5,948 ft
Camping permission not confirmed
Miles 5.9–7.5 cross land the Forest Service doesn't manage; camping there needs the landowner's permission. Miles 5.9–6.3 are inside the City of Salmon, whose rules apply there.
Salmon-Challis National Forest ↗
Stay limit: 14 days · within 30 days · then move 5 mi
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Road Access
Difficult
- All 8.4 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Near Morning Glory Peak.
- Estimated climb: 4,700 ft over 8.4 miles through 10 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 20% and pitches to 28%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side.
- Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.
Setting
Fairly secluded
- Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.1 miles off.
- Gutzman Ridge stands 3,154 ft above the map pin, 4.0 miles southwest.
Climate averages
October normals 32–53°F, 0.9″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.