Sheephorn (FR 60050) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho

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Sheephorn (FR 60050) in ID

Salmon-Challis NF, Salmon-Cobalt Ranger District
7,283 ft
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A 5.6-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Lemhi County, ID. The road serves Sheephorn Mountain.

Salmon-Challis National Forest, Salmon-Cobalt Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.

All 5.6 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (5.6 miles). Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~130 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 10 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Secluded here -- the nearest through road is 3.3 miles off. Sheephorn Mountain stands 860 ft above the site, 1.2 miles east. Sheephorn Spring lies 0.6 mi off. The nearest town, Salmon, is 23 mi off.

September normals 40–64°F, 1.1″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Gooseberry/Sheep Creek in IDForest Road Road42.6miBear Wallow Spring in IDForest Road Road43.7miSpud-Marco Creek in IDDispersed Camping45.2miHorse Heaven Pass (FR 40117) in IDForest Road Road45.9miMine Bridge Rd in IDDispersed Camping46.5mi
Fire restrictions

Set by Salmon-Challis National Forest, Salmon-Cobalt Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.

fs.usda.gov
Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?