Blue Jay (FR 025) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho
Blue Jay (FR 025) in ID
Boise National Forest, Lowman Ranger District allows overnight stays only at the designated sites here (Highway 21 corridor (Lowman to Rd 524 jct)).
A 29.6-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Boise County, ID. The road is open seasonally, April 16 to December 14.
25.5 of the 29.7 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 27.5 of the 29.7 miles in are dirt. Climbs 6,000 ft over 29.7 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 31%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~160 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 50 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
South Fork Payette River runs 0.1 mi off. A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.2 miles off. Kirkham Ridge stands 2,760 ft above the site, 4.4 miles northeast. The nearest town, Robie Creek, is 35 mi off.
September normals 41–79°F, 0.9″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by Boise National Forest, Lowman Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
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