Rough Creek (FR 317) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho

A 1.2-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Boise County, ID.

Boise National Forest, Idaho City Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.

All 1.2 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (1.2 miles). Climbs 360 ft over 1.2 miles -- sustained grades near 18%, with pitches to 19%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Sunset Mountain stands 2,972 ft above the site, 3.1 miles east. Bad Bear Creek runs 0.1 mi off. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.1 miles off. The nearest town, Robie Creek, is 22 mi off.