Lick Creek (FR 558) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho

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Lick Creek (FR 558) in ID

Boise NF, Lowman Ranger District
3,874 ft
Maps
Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 16.3-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Boise County, ID. The road serves Kirkham Hot Springs.

Boise National Forest, Lowman Ranger District records no overnight restriction here.

15.9 of the 16.3 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 15.8 of the 16.3 miles in are dirt. 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 49 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

South Fork Payette River runs 0.1 mi off. Kirkham Ridge stands 2,741 ft above the site, 4.3 miles northeast. The nearest town, Robie Creek, is 35 mi off.

September normals 41–79°F, 0.9″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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Fire restrictions

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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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?