Meadows-Goose Lake (FR 50273) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho

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Meadows-Goose Lake (FR 50273) in ID

Payette NF, New Meadows Ranger District
4,413 ft
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An 11.8-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Adams County, ID.

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

1.4 of the 11.8 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 8.8 of the 11.8 miles in are dirt. Climbs 2,800 ft over 11.8 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 15%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 9 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Brundage Mountain stands 3,384 ft above the site, 5.1 miles northeast. The nearest town, McCall, is 8.0 mi off.

September normals 37–73°F, 0.9″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Anderson Creek (FR 50835) in IDForest Road Road32.1miDeer Licks Flat (FR 51754) in IDDispersed Camping32.4miCrown Point State Park in IDCampground33.2miVan Wyck State Park in IDCampground33.8miLittle Weiser (FR 50206) in IDForest Road Road33.8mi
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?