Quartzburg (FR 343) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho

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Quartzburg (FR 343) in ID

Boise NF, Idaho City Ranger District
4,597 ft
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A 3.8-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 3.8 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (3.8 miles). Climbs 1,600 ft over 3.8 miles -- sustained grades near 20%, with pitches to 36%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~110 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 8 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Hawley Mountain stands 2,696 ft above the site, 3.8 miles northwest. West Fork Granite Creek runs 0.5 mi off. The nearest town, Avimor, is 18 mi off.

September normals 45–75°F, 0.9″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
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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?