Little Beaver (FR 362) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho
Little Beaver (FR 362) in ID
A 13.8-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.
All 13.8 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (13.8 miles). Climbs 2,100 ft over 13.8 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 22%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 37 switchbacks.
China Fork runs 0.3 mi off. Pilot Peak stands 3,002 ft above the site, 4.0 miles west. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.1 miles off. Travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Robie Creek, is 29 mi off.
September normals 41–73°F, 1.0″ 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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