FR 51763 — Mica Ridge in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho
FR 51763 — Mica Ridge in ID
U.S. Forest Service administers this ground -- we don't have a verified rule for this spot.
An 18.7-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Adams County, ID.
All 18.7 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (18.7 miles). Climbs 3,500 ft over 18.7 miles -- sustained grades near 16%, with pitches to 24%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~130 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 11 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.2 miles off. The nearest town, Cascade, is 9.6 mi off.
September normals 30–65°F, 1.1″ 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