Pactolian Gulch Trailhead (FR 50118) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho

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Pactolian Gulch Trailhead (FR 50118) in ID

Payette NF, New Meadows Ranger District
6,669 ft
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A 0.2-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Adams County, ID. The road serves Pyramid Peak.

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

All 0.2 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (0.2 miles). Climbs 0 ft over 0.2 miles -- sustained grades near 12%. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Pyramid Peak stands 1,643 ft above the site, 1.2 miles southwest. The Black Lake shoreline is 0.6 mi off. The nearest town, McCall, is 29 mi off.

September normals 40–65°F, 1.4″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
White Licks (FR 50591) in IDForest Road Road39.4miCabin Creek in IDCampground39.4miHubbard Basin (FR 50567) in IDDispersed Camping39.7miSugar Loaf (FR 50521) in IDForest Road Road40.3miBiotite Camp (FR 51949) in IDDispersed Camping40.3mi
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?