Harris Creek Summit (FR 374) — Idaho City in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho
Harris Creek Summit (FR 374) — Idaho City in ID
An 85.6-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Boise County, ID. The road is open seasonally, May 15 to November 15.
Boise National Forest, Idaho City Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.
79.9 of the 85.6 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 84.5 of the 85.6 miles in are dirt. Climbs 12,700 ft over 85.6 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 50%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~160 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 202 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. Deer Point stands 1,214 ft above the site, 1.7 miles northeast. Night skies measure Bortle 3 -- a dark rural sky. The nearest town, Hidden Springs, is 6.4 mi off.
September normals 45–67°F, 0.7″ 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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