Lost Creek (FR 50154) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho

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Lost Creek (FR 50154) in ID

Payette NF, New Meadows Ranger District
3,568 ft
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A 12.1-mile stretch of gravel 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.

1.5 of the 12.1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly gravel, with 1.5 miles of dirt. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~110 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 4 switchbacks.

Private here -- the nearest through road is 2.1 miles off. Lost Creek runs 0.4 mi off. The nearest town, McCall, is 19 mi off.

September normals 50–77°F, 1.0″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Indian Mountain L.o. (FR 50243) in IDForest Road Road26.6miAnderson Creek (FR 50835) in IDForest Road Road28.9miLittle Weiser (FR 50206) in IDForest Road Road29.1miDeer Licks Flat (FR 51754) in IDDispersed Camping29.5miAnderson Creek Contour (FR 50231) in IDForest Road Road29.7mi
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.

fs.usda.gov
Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?