West Branch (FR 50102) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho

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West Branch (FR 50102) in ID

Payette NF, New Meadows Ranger District
5,271 ft
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A 13.5-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.

8.6 of the 13.5 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 8 of the 13.5 miles in are dirt. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 7 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Echols Mountain stands 3,014 ft above the site, 8.2 miles northwest. The nearest town, McCall, is 20 mi off.

September normals 44–72°F, 1.1″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Mundo Hot Springs in IDCampground33.2miIndian Mountain L.o. (FR 50243) in IDForest Road Road35.7miArling (FR 422) in IDDispersed Camping36.5miSugar Loaf State Park in IDCampground37.5miAnderson Creek (FR 50835) in IDForest Road Road37.8mi
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?