Scott MTN- Deadwood (FR 555) — Lowman in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho
Scott MTN- Deadwood (FR 555) — Lowman in ID
A 28.9-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Boise County, ID. The road is open seasonally, July 1 to September 30.
Boise National Forest, Lowman Ranger District records no overnight restriction here.
All 28.9 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (28.9 miles). Climbs 6,500 ft over 28.9 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 19%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~180 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 93 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Secluded here -- the nearest through road is 3.1 miles off. Gallagher Peak stands 2,650 ft above the site, 2.8 miles northwest. Big Pine Creek runs 0.1 mi off. A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Robie Creek, is 31 mi off.
September normals 58–81°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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