Musgrove Ridge (FR 60116) in ID -- Camping Rules & Access

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Musgrove Ridge (FR 60116) in ID

Road corridorSalmon-Challis NF, Salmon-Cobalt Ranger District

22 mi from Salmon

Maps 7,554 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 7.9 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Estimated climb: 2,300 ft over 7.9 miles through 6 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 14% and pitches to 17%.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~170 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 1.2 miles off.

Rules

  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 27–49°F, 1.6″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.