Mineral Mountain (FR 395) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho
Mineral Mountain (FR 395) in ID
A 40.3-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 40.3 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (40.3 miles). Climbs 7,300 ft over 40.3 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 30%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~130 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 94 switchbacks.
Mineral Mountain stands 2,460 ft above the site, 2.9 miles southeast. East Fork Horn Creek runs 1.2 mi off. The nearest town, Avimor, is 24 mi off.
September normals 44–79°F, 0.8″ 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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