Harris Creek Summit (FR 374) — Emmett in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho
Harris Creek Summit (FR 374) — Emmett in ID
U.S. Forest Service administers this ground -- we don't have a verified rule for this spot.
A 21.7-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Boise County, ID.
All 21.7 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (21.7 miles). Climbs 7,700 ft over 21.7 miles -- sustained grades near 16%, with pitches to 36%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~130 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 52 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Mores Mountain stands 986 ft above the site, 0.6 miles east. Night skies measure Bortle 3 -- a dark rural sky. The nearest town, Avimor, is 7.8 mi off.
September normals 43–67°F, 0.9″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by U.S. Forest Service. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
fs.usda.gov