Upper West Fork (FR 50115) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho

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Upper West Fork (FR 50115) in ID

Payette NF, New Meadows Ranger District
6,002 ft
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An 8.3-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Adams County, ID. The road is open seasonally, November 7 to September 30.

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

All 8.3 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (8.3 miles). Climbs 1,300 ft over 8.3 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 14%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~110 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 5 switchbacks.

Secluded here -- the nearest through road is 2.2 miles off. The nearest town, McCall, is 22 mi off.

September normals 40–68°F, 1.3″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
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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?