Banner Creek (FR 385) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho

A 31.3-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Boise County, ID. The road is open seasonally, July 1 to September 30.

Boise National Forest, Idaho City Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.

All 31.3 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (31.3 miles). Climbs 4,700 ft over 31.3 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 21%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~150 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 63 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.1 miles off. Pilot Peak stands 2,358 ft above the site, 5.9 miles southwest. The nearest town, Robie Creek, is 32 mi off.