South Fork Iron Creek (FR 60047) in ID -- Camping Rules & Access
South Fork Iron Creek (FR 60047) in ID
Road corridorSalmon-Challis NF, Salmon-Cobalt Ranger District
20 mi from Salmon
Maps 5,629 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 4.8 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Near Sheephorn Mountain.
- Estimated climb: 1,700 ft over 4.8 miles through 7 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 18%.
Setting
Fairly secluded
- Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.8 miles off.
- Degan Mountain stands 3,114 ft above the map pin, 2.5 miles northeast.
- North Fork Iron Creek runs 0.1 mi off.
Climate averages
October normals 38–56°F, 1.7″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.