Elk Creek (FR 379) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho
Elk Creek (FR 379) in ID
An 18.5-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Boise County, ID. The road serves The Pioneer Fire of 2016.
Boise National Forest, Idaho City Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.
All 18.5 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (18.5 miles). Climbs 3,500 ft over 18.5 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 31%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~130 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 37 switchbacks.
Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.2 miles off. Spanish Fork runs 0.6 mi off. Freeman Peak stands 4,063 ft above the site, 9.2 miles northeast. The nearest town, Robie Creek, is 16 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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