Huckleberry (FR 50083) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho

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Huckleberry (FR 50083) in ID

Payette NF, New Meadows Ranger District
5,209 ft
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An 11.7-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Adams County, ID. The road serves Brush Mountain. The road is open seasonally, November 7 to September 30.

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

All 11.7 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly gravel, with 1.7 miles of dirt. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 12 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Brush Mountain stands 1,029 ft above the site, 1.0 miles southeast. Star Creek runs 0.7 mi off. The nearest town, McCall, is 22 mi off.

September normals 42–70°F, 1.1″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
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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?