Old Cascade (FR 50165) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho
Old Cascade (FR 50165) in ID
U.S. Forest Service administers this ground -- we don't have a verified rule for this spot.
A 21.2-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Adams County, ID. The road is open seasonally, May 15 to September 30.
14.4 of the 21.2 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 12.2 of the 21.2 miles in are dirt. Climbs 4,500 ft over 21.2 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 17 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Spring Creek runs 0.3 mi off. Council Mountain stands 4,563 ft above the site, 7.0 miles southeast. The nearest town, McCall, is 17 mi off.
September normals 44–78°F, 0.9″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by U.S. Forest Service. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
fs.usda.gov