Middle Fork Hat Creek (FR 60049) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho

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Middle Fork Hat Creek (FR 60049) in ID

Salmon-Challis NF, Salmon-Cobalt Ranger District
7,211 ft
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A 6.4-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Lemhi County, ID. The road serves Iron Mountain.

Salmon-Challis National Forest, Salmon-Cobalt Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.

All 6.4 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (6.4 miles). Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~130 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 12 switchbacks.

Secluded here -- the nearest through road is 3.4 miles off. Taylor Mountain stands 2,740 ft above the site, 4.0 miles west. Middle Fork Hat Creek runs 0.6 mi off. The nearest town, Salmon, is 24 mi off.

September normals 40–64°F, 1.1″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Gooseberry/Sheep Creek in IDForest Road Road42.7miBear Wallow Spring in IDForest Road Road43.6miSpud-Marco Creek in IDDispersed Camping45.0miMine Bridge Rd in IDDispersed Camping46.2miHorse Heaven Pass (FR 40117) in IDForest Road Road46.3mi
Fire restrictions

Set by Salmon-Challis National Forest, Salmon-Cobalt Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.

fs.usda.gov
Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?