Avalene Creek (FR 236) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho
Avalene Creek (FR 236) in ID
A 0.7-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Boise County, ID. The road serves Casner Mountain.
Boise National Forest, Mountain Home Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.
All 0.7 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (0.7 miles). Climbs 230 ft over 0.7 miles -- sustained grades near 16%, with pitches to 25%.
Grimes Creek runs 0.1 mi off. Casner Mountain stands 2,232 ft above the site, 2.5 miles north. Night skies measure Bortle 2 -- true dark-sky territory. The nearest town, Robie Creek, is 5.3 mi off.
September normals 44–79°F, 0.6″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by Boise National Forest, Mountain Home Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
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