Moose Creek (FR 60061) in ID -- Camping Rules & Access
Moose Creek (FR 60061) in ID
Road corridorSalmon-Challis NF, Salmon-Cobalt Ranger District
11 mi from Salmon
Maps 7,328 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 18.8 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, 11.1 miles of it dirt.
- Estimated climb: 3,400 ft over 18.8 miles through 15 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 16% and pitches to 23%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~110 ft on the downhill side.
Setting
Fairly secluded
- Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.8 miles off.
- Beartrack Creek runs 0.7 mi off.
- Haystack Mountain stands 1,479 ft above the map pin, 3.3 miles northwest.
Climate averages
October normals 27–49°F, 2.1″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.