Flat Iron (FR 51919) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho

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Flat Iron (FR 51919) in ID

Payette NF, New Meadows Ranger District
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A 0.9-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Adams County, ID. The road serves Meadows Summit.

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

All 0.9 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (0.9 miles). Climbs 240 ft over 0.9 miles -- sustained grades near 16%, with pitches to 17%. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Brundage Mountain stands 2,745 ft above the site, 6.5 miles northeast. The nearest town, McCall, is 4.9 mi off.

September normals 36–72°F, 1.0″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Third Fork Ridge (FR 625) in IDForest Road Road32.2miWillow One (FR 438) in IDDispersed Camping32.3miSheep Creek (FR 50180) in IDForest Road Road32.8miFourbit Creek (FR 50718) in IDForest Road Road33.7miPayette Ridge (FR 699) in IDDispersed Camping33.9mi
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?