Tamgap (FR 50809) in ID -- Camping Rules & Access in Idaho

AnyRoost

Tamgap (FR 50809) in ID

Road corridorPayette NF, New Meadows Ranger District

5.0 mi from McCall

Maps 5,002 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.

Motor-vehicle season 11/7–9/30Stay limit: 14 days · within 30 days · then move 5 mi
VerizonWEAK
AT&TNONE
T-MobileNONE
StarlinkFAIR

Road Access

Difficult
  • All 3.7 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, 2.4 miles of it dirt.
  • Near Packer Johns Cabin State Park.
  • Estimated climb: 260 ft over 3.7 miles through 6 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 14% and pitches to 15%.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side.
  • Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.

1 known camp spot along this road, at mile 0.4: reported by travellers.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Brundage Mountain stands 2,795 ft above the map pin, 4.3 miles northeast.
  • Thorn Creek runs 0.4 mi off.
  • Estimated night sky: Bortle 3, a dark rural sky.

Rules

  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

September normals 3672°F, 1.0″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.