Anderson Reservoir (FR 50304) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho

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Anderson Reservoir (FR 50304) in ID

Payette NF, New Meadows Ranger District
4,666 ft
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A 5.7-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Adams County, ID.

Payette National Forest, New Meadows Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.

All 5.7 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly gravel, with 1 miles of dirt. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~110 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 13 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Granite Mountain stands 3,817 ft above the site, 5.1 miles north. The nearest town, McCall, is 9.6 mi off.

September normals 36–72°F, 0.9″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Cascade Res-Anderson Cr. (FR 435) in IDForest Road Road33.3miAnderson Creek Contour (FR 50231) in IDForest Road Road33.9miAnderson Creek (FR 50835) in IDForest Road Road34.1miDeer Licks Flat (FR 51754) in IDDispersed Camping34.4miFrench Creek in IDCampground34.5mi
Fire restrictions

Set by Payette National Forest, New Meadows Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.

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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?