Garfield Canyon (FR 70228) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho
Garfield Canyon (FR 70228) in ID
U.S. Forest Service administers this ground -- we don't have a verified rule for this spot.
A 3.0-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Blaine County, ID. The road serves Mormon Hill. The road is open seasonally, May 1 to November 30.
All 3 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (3 miles). Climbs 550 ft over 3 miles -- sustained grades near 18%, with pitches to 30%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 6 switchbacks.
Pioneer Mountain stands 3,518 ft above the site, 2.8 miles northeast. Secluded here -- no through road within 3.7 miles. Rawson Creek runs 0.1 mi off. The nearest town, Bellevue, is 20 mi off.
September normals 42–69°F, 1.1″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by U.S. Forest Service. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
fs.usda.gov