High Quartz (FR 588) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho
High Quartz (FR 588) in ID
A 14.5-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Boise County, ID. The road serves Stargaze Point. The road is open seasonally, July 1 to September 30.
Boise National Forest, Lowman Ranger District records no overnight restriction here.
All 14.5 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (14.5 miles). Climbs 2,300 ft over 14.5 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 22%. 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 28 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Burns Ridge stands 1,013 ft above the site, 1.3 miles west. Assay Creek runs 0.4 mi off. The nearest town, Robie Creek, is 29 mi off.
September normals 45–69°F, 1.2″ 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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