Lower Brush Mountain (FR 50563) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho

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Lower Brush Mountain (FR 50563) in ID

Payette NF, New Meadows Ranger District
4,832 ft
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A 4.9-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 4.9 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 2.5 of the 4.9 miles in are dirt. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~100 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 4 switchbacks.

Pollock Mountain stands 3,203 ft above the site, 3.2 miles northwest. Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.6 miles off. Cold Springs Creek runs 0.6 mi off. The nearest town, McCall, is 21 mi off.

September normals 39–71°F, 0.9″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Sugar Loaf (FR 50521) in IDForest Road Road35.8miMushroom (FR 50209) in IDForest Road Road36.1miFall Creek (FR 50211) in IDForest Road Road36.1miKing Hill - Fall Creek (FR 50214) in IDForest Road Road37.7miOsprey Point Group Use Area State Park in IDCampground37.7mi
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.

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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?