Steamboat (FR 358) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho

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Steamboat (FR 358) in ID

Boise NF, Idaho City Ranger District
5,719 ft
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A 13.8-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 13.8 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (13.8 miles). 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. Winds through 52 switchbacks.

Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.9 miles off. Goat Mountain stands 3,138 ft above the site, 5.8 miles northeast. Bear Creek runs 0.9 mi off. The nearest town, Robie Creek, is 33 mi off.

September normals 33–72°F, 0.9″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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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?