OHV Road Riding Areas

• Cape Horn Area (MF6)

  This area generally encompasses trails, trailheads, campgrounds and other recreation opportunities in the Cape Horn Country that are outside the Wilderness boundary. Campgrounds in this area include Lola, Beaver, Banner, Bench and Thatcher, just off Highway 21, plus Vader Rest Stop. In the winter, the Cape Horn Guard Station may be rented.

• Lost River Ranger District

  Lost River District

• Antelope Canyon Area

  This is the area in and around Antelope Canyon, and can be accessed by Road #137.

• Arco Pass Area

  This area encompasses the King Mountain Launch Site and the Natural Arch.

• Copper Basin Area

   road 138

• Lake Creek Trailhead & Campground
• Star Hope Campground
• Lemhi Range Area

  These are the areas located in the Lemhi Mountain Range south of Sawmill Canyon.

• Mackay Mine Hill Area

  This is the area directly above the town of Mackay that contains the historic White Knob Mining District

• North Fork of the Big Lost River Area

  This is the area surrounding the North Fork tributary of the Big Lost River.  This area can be accessed by the North Fork Road (#128), which is located off the Trail Creek Road (#128).

• Pass Creek Area

  This is the area in and around Pass Creek, which can be accessed by Road #122.

• Pass Creek Narrows Camping Area & Picnic Site
• Sawmill Canyon Area

  This area can be accessed by Road #101.

• Mill Creek Trailhead & Campground
• Timber Creek Campground
• Trail Creek Road Area

  This is the area in and around the Trail Creek Road, #208.

• Park Creek Campground
• Phi Kappa Campground
• Wildhorse Canyon Area

  This area includes the Wildhorse Developed campground and numerous trails in the vicinity of Wildhorse Guard Station.

• Wildhorse Campground
• Boundary, Sulphur, Pistol, Indian Creek Area (MF4)

  This area encompasses trails, trailheads, camping and other recreation opportunities on the District that are generally reached from or near the Dagger-Boundary Road #568, the Artillery Dome Road #550, or other roads/routes along the western wilderness boundary.

  There are two campgrounds, Boundary Creek and Dagger Falls, in this area. Boundary Creek is a popular campground for boaters beginning their float trips on the Middle Fork of the Salmon River. The Transfer Camp is a trailhead for the Middle Fork Trail and a long-term parking area for boaters.

• Loon Creek Area (MF2)

  This area encompasses trails, trailheads, camping and other recreation sites surrounding the Beaver-Loon Road #172, the Loon Creek Road #007 and the Indian Springs Road #004. This area is roughly bordered by the Middle Fork of the Salmon River to the north, Loon Creek and Warm Springs Creek to the east, the Wilderness boundary to the south, and the Seafoam country on the west.

  Access roads are single-track dirt roads with high-elevation passes that are closed by snow during the winter. The Indian Springs Road #004 is steep, narrow, rough, and does not receive annual maintenance. There is a backcountry dirt airstrip (Upper Loon) near the end of the Loon Creek Road and near Tin Cup Campground and the Phillips Creek Trailhead.

• Seafoam, Marsh Cr., Langer & Soldier Area (MF3)

  This area encompasses trails, trailheads, camping and other recreation sites that are generally accessed from the Seafoam area on the Middle Fork Ranger District. The Seafoam “bubble” is non-wilderness and contains the Josephus Campground and trailhead for the Soldier Lakes area. Be aware of the Wilderness boundaries.

• Sleeping Deer Area (MF1)

  This area encompasses trails, trailheads, and other recreation options originating mainly around the Sleeping Deer Road #086, a “cherry-stem” road west of Twin Peaks Saddle that is surrounded by the Frank Church--River of No Return Wilderness. This area is roughly bordered on the east by Camas Creek and Meyers Cove, by Loon Creek and Warm Springs to the west, the wilderness boundary to the south, and the Middle Fork of the Salmon River to the north. This area has seen a lot of fire activity over the years.

  The Sleeping Deer Road is a single-track, high-elevation dirt road that opens late and closes early due to snow.