Upper Elevation (FR 51902) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho

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Upper Elevation (FR 51902) in ID

Payette NF, New Meadows Ranger District
5,727 ft
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Overnight camping allowedMODERATE
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A 0.2-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Adams County, ID. The road serves Brundage Mountain.

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 for passenger cars. Gravel the whole way in (0.2 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length.

Brundage Mountain stands 2,070 ft above the site, 2.4 miles northeast. Seawell Creek runs 0.9 mi off. The nearest town, McCall, is 6.8 mi off.

September normals 39–67°F, 1.3″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Big Sage State Park in IDCampground34.6miBig Flat in IDCampground34.7miLittle Weiser (FR 50206) in IDForest Road Road34.7miBlue Heron Campground State Park in IDCampground35.3miSpringwater (FR 50311) in IDForest Road Road35.5mi
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?