Poison Creek (BLM 3096) in ID -- Camping Rules & Access

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Poison Creek (BLM 3096) in ID

Road corridorBLM, Salmon

21 mi from Salmon

Maps 4,789 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

Local restrictions may apply; check the land manager’s camping rules.

BLM Salmon Field Office ↗

Stay limit: 14 days · then move 25 mi
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Road Access

Extreme
  • All 3.5 miles of this road are maintained only for low-range 4WD, dirt the whole way.
  • Near Goldbug Hot Springs.
  • Estimated climb: 240 ft over 3.5 miles, with sustained grades near 16% and pitches to 21%.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side.
  • Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.

Setting

Fairly secluded
  • Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.7 miles off.
  • Poison Peak stands 4,561 ft above the map pin, 3.5 miles east.
  • South Fork Poison Creek runs 0.3 mi off.

Rules

  • In undeveloped areas, you may camp for up to 14 days before having to move at least 25 miles from your original spot. You may not return to that area for 28 consecutive days.
  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 41–60°F, 1.2″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.