Rock Creek (FR 594) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho
Rock Creek (FR 594) in ID
A 42.0-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Boise County, ID. The road serves Stargaze Point. The road is open seasonally, July 1 to September 30.
Boise National Forest, Lowman Ranger District records no overnight restriction here.
All 42 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (42 miles). Climbs 7,000 ft over 42 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 25%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~160 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 89 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.1 miles off. Burns Ridge stands 1,747 ft above the site, 3.2 miles southwest. The nearest town, Robie Creek, is 32 mi off.
September normals 34–71°F, 1.0″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by Boise National Forest, Lowman Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
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