Ant Butte (FR 50079) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho

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Ant Butte (FR 50079) in ID

Payette NF, New Meadows Ranger District
6,111 ft
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A 6.3-mile stretch of dirt 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 6.3 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (6.3 miles). Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~110 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 4 switchbacks.

Ant Butte stands 919 ft above the site, 0.9 miles north. Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.7 miles off. Ant Basin Creek runs 1.1 mi off. The nearest town, McCall, is 22 mi off.

September normals 39–67°F, 1.1″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
King Hill - Fall Creek (FR 50214) in IDForest Road Road36.1miWolf Creek Basin (FR 50326) in IDForest Road Road37.5miFR 51763 — Mica Ridge in IDForest Road Road38.0miMundo Hot Springs in IDCampground38.4miIndian Mountain L.o. (FR 50243) in IDForest Road Road40.4mi
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.

fs.usda.gov
Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?