Bear Run-Pilot Peak (FR 314) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho
Bear Run-Pilot Peak (FR 314) in ID
A 39.0-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Boise County, ID. The road is open seasonally, June 16 to September 14.
Boise National Forest, Idaho City Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.
All 39 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 35.4 of the 39 miles in are dirt. Climbs 7,400 ft over 39 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 26%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~150 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 106 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Night skies measure Bortle 4 -- a rural sky with a glow on the horizon. A body of water lies 0.8 mi off. Thorn Creek Butte stands 3,414 ft above the site, 7.0 miles southeast. The nearest town, Robie Creek, is 15 mi off.
September normals 40–77°F, 0.8″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by Boise National Forest, Idaho City Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
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