Cottonwood (FR 50199) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho
Cottonwood (FR 50199) in ID
U.S. Forest Service administers this ground -- we don't have a verified rule for this spot.
A 12.5-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Adams County, ID.
0.4 of the 12.5 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly gravel, with 1.7 miles of dirt. Climbs 2,500 ft over 12.5 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 16%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~150 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 12 switchbacks.
Council Mountain stands 4,610 ft above the site, 5.9 miles east. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.0 miles off. The nearest town, McCall, is 21 mi off.
September normals 41–78°F, 0.8″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by U.S. Forest Service. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
fs.usda.gov