Little Owl Creek (FR 384) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho

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Little Owl Creek (FR 384) in ID

Boise NF, Idaho City Ranger District
5,233 ft
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An 18.2-mile stretch of gravel 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.

3.9 of the 18.2 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly gravel, with 5.1 miles of dirt. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~160 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 20 switchbacks.

Whoop Um Up Creek runs 0.1 mi off. Pilot Peak stands 2,897 ft above the site, 3.2 miles west. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.0 miles off. Travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Robie Creek, is 29 mi off.

September normals 4573°F, 1.1″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Fire restrictions

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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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?