North Basin (FR 65007) in ID -- Camping Rules & Access
North Basin (FR 65007) in ID
Road corridorSalmon-Challis NF, Salmon-Cobalt Ranger District
19 mi from Salmon
Maps 7,623 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.
Salmon-Challis National Forest ↗
Motor-vehicle season 5/22–9/7Stay limit: 14 days · within 30 days · then move 5 mi
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Road Access
Difficult
- All 7.6 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Near Poison Peak.
- Estimated climb: 2,600 ft over 7.6 miles through 3 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 22% and pitches to 31%.
Setting
Secluded
- Secluded here, with the nearest through road 3.0 miles off.
- Poison Peak stands 1,727 ft above the map pin, 1.2 miles west.
- Copper Creek runs 1.2 mi off.
Climate averages
October normals 31–49°F, 1.8″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.