Parker Mtn. (FR 40068) in ID -- Camping Rules & Access
Parker Mtn. (FR 40068) in ID
Road corridorSalmon-Challis NF
51 mi from Salmon
Maps 8,585 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 5 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Near Parker Mountain.
- Estimated climb: 510 ft over 5 miles through 3 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 25%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~140 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 1.7 miles off.
- White Mountain stands 1,861 ft above the map pin, 3.3 miles southeast.
Climate averages
October normals 26–47°F, 2.2″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.