Summit Flat (FR 380) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho
Summit Flat (FR 380) in ID
A 52.8-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 52.8 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (52.8 miles). Climbs 8,800 ft over 52.8 miles -- sustained grades near 16%, with pitches to 38%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 70 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Woof Creek runs 0.8 mi off. Hawley Mountain stands 3,027 ft above the site, 6.2 miles northwest. Travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Robie Creek, is 19 mi off.
September normals 41–78°F, 0.9″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
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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