FR 615 — Alder Creek Summit in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho

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FR 615 — Alder Creek Summit in ID

Boise NF, Idaho City Ranger District
4,436 ft
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Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 4.8-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 4.8 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (4.8 miles). Climbs 850 ft over 4.8 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 22%. Winds through 27 switchbacks.

China Fork runs 0.2 mi off. Hawley Mountain stands 2,857 ft above the site, 4.5 miles northwest. The nearest town, Avimor, is 20 mi off.

September normals 46–76°F, 0.9″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
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Fire restrictions

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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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?