West Fork Iron Creek (FR 60046) in ID -- Camping Rules & Access
West Fork Iron Creek (FR 60046) in ID
Road corridorSalmon-Challis NF, Salmon-Cobalt Ranger District
21 mi from Salmon
Maps 5,692 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.
Salmon-Challis National Forest ↗
Motor-vehicle season 5/22–9/7Stay limit: 14 days · within 30 days · then move 5 mi
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Road Access
Difficult
- All 6.5 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Near Degan Mountain.
- Estimated climb: 2,000 ft over 6.5 miles through 15 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 15%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side.
Setting
Fairly secluded
- Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.3 miles off.
- Degan Mountain stands 3,051 ft above the map pin, 2.8 miles northeast.
- South Fork Iron Creek runs 0.1 mi off.
Climate averages
October normals 37–55°F, 1.7″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.