Upper Mcdevitt Creek (BLM 3008) in ID -- Camping Rules & Access

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Upper Mcdevitt Creek (BLM 3008) in ID

Road corridorBLM, Salmon

17 mi from Salmon

Maps 8,738 ft

Camping permission not confirmed

Miles 1.5–2.2 cross land the BLM doesn't manage; camping there needs the landowner's permission.

BLM Salmon Field Office ↗

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

Extreme
  • 1.1 of this road’s 17.3 miles are maintained only for low-range 4WD, dirt the whole way.
  • Estimated climb: 1,200 ft over 17.3 miles through 3 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 22% and pitches to 34%.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~110 ft on the downhill side.
  • Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Lem Peak rises 11 miles south.

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 27–46°F, 1.4″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.