Spring Creek (FR 60038) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho
Spring Creek (FR 60038) in ID
Salmon-Challis National Forest, North Fork Ranger District administers this ground -- we don't have a verified rule for this spot.
A 20.1-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Lemhi County, ID. The road serves Blue Nose.
All 20.1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 16 of the 20.1 miles in are dirt. Climbs 5,900 ft over 20.1 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 17%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 26 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Blue Nose stands 509 ft above the site, 0.4 miles northwest. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.0 miles off. Valieaux Spring lies 0.6 mi off. The nearest town, Salmon, is 30 mi off.
September normals 37–60°F, 1.9″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by Salmon-Challis National Forest, North Fork Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
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