North Fork Boise River (FR 327) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho
North Fork Boise River (FR 327) in ID
A 68.3-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Boise County, ID. The road serves The Pioneer Fire of 2016. 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.
33.5 of the 68.3 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 59.1 of the 68.3 miles in are dirt. Climbs 9,600 ft over 68.3 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 27%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~150 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 120 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Granite Creek runs 0.1 mi off. A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.1 miles off. Thorn Creek Butte stands 3,505 ft above the site, 6.4 miles south. The nearest town, Robie Creek, is 16 mi off.
September normals 40–77°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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