Hunter CR-Crooked River (FR 348) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho
Hunter CR-Crooked River (FR 348) in ID
A 30.7-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.
30.4 of the 30.7 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 30.6 of the 30.7 miles in are dirt. Climbs 3,300 ft over 30.7 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 21%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 69 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Banner Creek runs 1.2 mi off. Wolf Mountain stands 2,956 ft above the site, 7.2 miles east. The nearest town, Robie Creek, is 33 mi off.
September normals 42–69°F, 1.1″ 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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