Pikes Fork (FR 312) in ID -- Camping Rules & Access in Idaho
Pikes Fork (FR 312) in ID
Why
U.S. Forest Service opens most of its land to dispersed camping unless a local order restricts it. Check the unit's current orders before you commit.27.9 of the 36.9 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way. Climbs 6,400 ft over 36.9 miles through 40 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 14% and pitches to 21%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side. Dead-end road with no mapped turnaround, so expect to back out or unhitch. A water crossing 34.6 miles in.
Exposed here, with the nearest through road 0.0 miles off. Banner Ridge stands 732 ft above the site, 1.6 miles east.
Boise National Forest, Idaho City Ranger District: Camping within the same 25-mile radius for more than 14 days during any 30-day period (April 1-August 31) and Camping within the same 5-mile radius for more than 14 days during any 30-day period (September 1-March 31).
| Fire restrictions | Set by Boise National Forest, Idaho City Ranger District. Check current orders |
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September normals 42–70°F, 1.1″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.