Yellowjacket (FR 60112) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho
Yellowjacket (FR 60112) in ID
A 34.4-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Lemhi County, ID. The road serves Middle Fork Peak.
Salmon-Challis National Forest, Salmon-Cobalt Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.
19.1 of the 34.4 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (34.4 miles). Climbs 7,600 ft over 34.4 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 19%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~150 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 41 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Middle Fork Peak stands 1,198 ft above the site, 0.8 miles southwest. A body of water lies 0.5 mi off. The nearest town, Salmon, is 39 mi off.
September normals 39–64°F, 1.3″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
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.
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