Lick Creek Point (FR 50139) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho

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Lick Creek Point (FR 50139) in ID

Payette NF, New Meadows Ranger District
5,657 ft
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A 31.1-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Adams County, ID. 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 31.1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 16.5 of the 31.1 miles in are dirt. Climbs 4,300 ft over 31.1 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 17%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~100 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 25 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.9 miles off. The nearest town, McCall, is 23 mi off.

September normals 4270°F, 1.3″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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?