Lower Moose CR (FR 60406) in ID -- Camping Rules & Access

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Lower Moose CR (FR 60406) in ID

Road corridorSalmon-Challis NF, Salmon-Cobalt Ranger District

14 mi from Salmon

Maps 6,502 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.

Salmon-Challis National Forest ↗

Motor-vehicle season 5/22–9/30Stay limit: 14 days · within 30 days · then move 5 mi
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Road Access

Difficult
  • All 10.4 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Near Napoleon Hill.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~130 ft on the downhill side.
  • Winds through 17 switchbacks.

Setting

Fairly secluded
  • Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.2 miles off.
  • Haystack Mountain stands 2,305 ft above the map pin, 6.0 miles southwest.

Rules

  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 33–52°F, 2.3″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.